Definition of discontent - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
emotionfeeling of dissatisfaction with current conditions
- There was widespread discontent among the workers.
2.
unreststate of unrest or dissatisfaction among a group
- The growing discontent among the workers resulted in a strike..
Adjective
1.
dissatisfiednot satisfied with current conditions
- She felt discontent with her job situation.
2.
restless longingRare showing a desire for something betterRare
- His discontent eyes searched for new opportunities.
Verb
1.
dissatisfactioncause someone to feel dissatisfied
- The new policy may discontent the employees.
2.
uneaseRare make someone uneasy or restlessRare
- The news seemed to discontent the audience.
Expressions with discontent
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early signs that people are unhappy or dissatisfied
There were rumblings of discontent among the employees after the announcement.
early signs of future trouble or conflict
The seeds of discontent were evident in the community's reaction to the changes.
Origin of discontent
Latin, dis- (apart) + contentus (satisfied)
Terms with discontent included in their meaning
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specific discontent
state of being discontented with something specific
complain
express discontent verbally
discontent
take strong action to show discontent
emotion
indicating underlying discontent or unrest
public outcry
strong public expression of discontent
problem source
cause of unhappiness or discontent
communication
quiet complaint or expression of discontent
communication
expressing discontent in a low voice
discontent
signs of discontent or unrest
emotion
feeling of discontent from wanting others' possessions or qualities
emotional unrest
feeling of discontent and agitation
political strategy
provision of entertainment and food to appease public discontent
threatening
expressing menace or discontent
unrest
growing discontent that may lead to a rebellion
psychology
abnormal depression and discontent
discontent
general unhappiness or dissatisfaction
discontent
widespread murmur of discontent
disappointment
shows mild discontent or letdown
emotion
feeling of sulky discontent
jealousy
feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages
social
secret enmity or hidden discontent
quiet complaints
person who quietly expresses discontent
emotion
with a tone of discontent
general discontent
feel or express discontent
Examples of discontent in a sentence
Her discontent was evident in her resignation letter. The discontent in the community was palpable. Political discontent led to widespread protests. The discontent crowd demanded change. He was discontent with the service at the restaurant. Her discontent expression revealed her dissatisfaction with the current situation.
The discontent workers demanded better conditions and pay. The decision might discontent the shareholders. His remarks could discontent the audience. His comments discontented the entire team. The delay discontented the waiting passengers.
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- French:mécontentement, mécontent, ...
- German:Unzufriedenheit, unzufrieden, ...
- Italian:malcontento, insoddisfatto, ...
- Spanish:descontento, insatisfecho, ...
- Portuguese:descontentamento, insatisfeito, ...
- Chinese:不满, 不满足, ...
- Japanese:不満, 不満足, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِيَاء, سَاخِط, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹסֶר שְׂבִיעוּת רָצוֹן, לֹא מְרוּצֶה, ...
- Russian:недовольство, недовольный, ...
- Ukrainian:незадоволення, незадоволений, ...
- Hindi:असंतोष, असंतुष्ट, ...
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