discontent
word
Definition
A feeling of being unhappy or not satisfied with a situation or things you have.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or written English, especially about social or political complaints. Often paired with 'express', 'show', or 'widespread'; e.g., 'public discontent'. Less commonly used in daily spoken English.
Spanish: descontento - insatisfacciónPortuguese (BR): descontentamento - insatisfaçãoPortuguese (PT): descontentamento - insatisfaçãoChinese (Simplified): 不满 - 不满足Chinese (Traditional): 不滿 - 不滿足Hindi: असंतोषArabic: استياء - عدم رضاBengali: অসন্তুষ্টি - অপ্রসন্নতাRussian: недовольствоJapanese: 不満Vietnamese: bất mãn - không hài lòngKorean: 불만Turkish: hoşnutsuzluk - memnuniyetsizlikUrdu: ناخوشی - عدم اطمینانIndonesian: ketidakpuasan - rasa tidak puas
Example Sentences
She felt a sense of discontent with her job.
basic
There was a lot of discontent among the students.
basic
His discontent grew when nothing changed.
basic
There’s growing discontent over rising prices.
natural
You could sense the discontent in the room after the announcement.
natural
His face was full of discontent, but he didn’t say a word.
natural