Meaning of discontent in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/

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  1. Verb

    discontent

    Definitions

    1. make dissatisfied

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  2. Noun

    discontent

    Definitions

    1. a longing for something better than the present situation

    Antonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    discontent

    Definitions

    1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

    Examples

    • « saw many discontent faces in the room »
    • « was discontented with his position »

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Famous quotes

  • « The sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. »
    Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • « The splendid discontent of God With chaos made the world. And from the discontent of man The worlds best progress springs. »
    Ella Wheeler Wilcox
  • « As might be supposed, my parents were quite poor, but we somehow never seemed to lack anything we needed, and I never saw a trace of discontent or a failure in cheerfulness over their lot in life, as indeed over anything. »
    Albert J. Nock
  • « I think 'Dilbert' will remain popular as long as employees are frustrated and they fear the consequences of complaining too loudly. 'Dilbert' is the designated voice of discontent for the workplace. I never planned it that way. It just happened. »
    Scott Adams
  • « Resolved, that the women of this nation in 1876, have greater cause for discontent, rebellion and revolution than the men of 1776. »
    Susan B. Anthony

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