Synonyms for
Discontent
Definition
a feeling of unhappiness or dissatisfaction with a situation
Synonyms & similar words
content
discontentedness
contentment
contented
discontentment
discontented
dissatisfaction
unhappiness
displeasure
disgruntlement
unease
restlessness
malaise
disaffection
displeased
disappointment
disgruntled
unhappy
restless
uneasy
restive
malcontent
displeasing
discontentedness
discontentedly
displeasingly
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- growing discontent
- widespread discontent
- political discontent
- social discontent
- expressed discontent
- deep discontent
- feeling discontent
- sense of discontent
Word family
noun discontent
adjective discontented
Usage note
Discontent refers to a lack of satisfaction. It can be used to describe a personal feeling or a broader societal issue.
Example sentences
- Her discontent with her grades led her to study harder.
- The students expressed their discontent with the new school rules.
- The worker's discontent with their pay led to a strike.
- The team's discontent with their coach's decisions affected their performance.
- The movie received great reviews despite some viewers' discontent with the ending.
Quotes
The only cure for contempt is counter-contempt. - H.L. Mencken
Our discontent begins by finding false villains whom we can accuse of deceiving us. - James Hillman
The discontent and frustration that you feel is entirely your own creation. - Stephen Richards