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discontented

adjective

Simple meaning

Showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing.

Pronunciation

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dihskuhntehntid

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IPA pronunciation (US)

dɪskənˈtɛntɪd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

    “Saw many discontent faces in the room.”

  2. Experiencing discontent, dissatisfaction.

  3. Of or pertaining to discontent.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

Used this way, discontented is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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discontented elementsdiscontented partydiscontented spirits

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Inflected forms

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  • discontentnounBase word

    A longing for something better than the present situation.

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Synonyms

Sense: showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

restlessmalcontent

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