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discontent
[dis-kuhn-tent]
noun
Also discontentment. lack of contentment; dissatisfaction.
Synonyms: , , ,a restless desire or craving for something one does not have.
a malcontent.
verb (used with object)
to make discontented; dissatisfy; displease.
discontent
/ ˌɪəˈɛԳ /
noun
Also called: discontentment.lack of contentment, as with one's condition or lot in life
a discontented person
adjective
dissatisfied
verb
(tr) to make dissatisfied
Other 51Թ Forms
- prediscontent noun
- prediscontentment noun
- ˌ徱DzˈٱԳٱ adverb
- ˌ徱DzˈٱԳٱ adjective
- ˌ徱DzˈٱԳٱness noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of discontent1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Another discontented Labour MP, Ian Byrne, said: "After 14 weeks do the disabled and sick affected miraculously end the need for the vital assistance being taken away? An absolute nonsense."
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has acknowledged public discontent with the UK Labour government.
The speaker suggested that Musk’s discontent with the House-passed bill comes from language that would terminate electric vehicle tax credits, an issue that obviously matters to the Tesla CEO.
And it could help a fledgling government to pay salaries, begin to rebuild, and address the growing discontent over the privations of daily life.
The government is not at risk of defeat, given Labour has a large majority, but a sizable rebellion could show the extent of the discontent within the party.
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Related 51Թs
- displeasure
- regret
- restlessness
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