discontent

[US]/ˌdɪskənˈtent/
[UK]/ˌdɪskənˈtent/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. dissatisfaction

Example Sentences

the city was a centre of discontent .

Discontents are now abuilding.

rumblings of discontent among the medical establishment.

a motley crew of discontents and zealots.

murmurings of discontent from the fans.

The discontented crowd rioted.

popular discontent with the system had been general for several years.

the cause attracted a motley crew of discontents and zealots.

I am so discontented with my work.

Sometimes discontent turned into action.

He's discontented with his wage.

Discontented men stirred the crew to mutiny.

Discontent simmered and then came to a head with the nationalist protests.

he managed to tap into the thick vein of discontent to his own advantage.

The Labour Party swept in on a tide of discontent over rising prices.

Real-world Examples

That is simply a demonstration of discontent.

Source: Downton Abbey Video Version (Season 5)

His sailors couldn't hide their discontent, and their work suffered because of it.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

The conflict also seems to have crystallised broader discontent with the government.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And almost everyone who is married, especially those married for seven years, feels a discontent.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

He said there was " widespread public discontent" against Bongo, his family and his ruling party.

Source: VOA Special September 2023 Collection

It would make him discontented and unhappy.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 1

When she was discontented, she fancied herself nervous.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

Discontent with Syed is also growing.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

There have been recent reports of discontent within the military.

Source: BBC Listening of the Month

Rishi Sunak, Britain's prime minister, faces a winter of discontent.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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