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discontent

dis·con·tent

UK/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/ US/dɪskʌˈntɛnt/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1) verb (1)

noun

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adjective

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showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

  • “saw many discontent faces in the room”
  • “was discontented with his position”
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verb

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Origin

From dis- + content.

Phrases

  • Winter of Discontent

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