Synonyms for discontent
ˌdɪs kənˈtɛntdis·con·tent

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1. discontentment, discontent, discontentednessadjective

   a longing for something better than the present situation

   Synonyms:
   discontentedness, discontentment

   Antonyms:
   content

2. discontented, discontentverb

   showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

   "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position"

   Synonyms:
   discontented

   Antonyms:
   content

3. discontentverb

   make dissatisfied

   Antonyms:
   content

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1. • Dissatisfy

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1. discontentnoun

   Synonyms:
   dissatisfaction, uneasiness, inquietude

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1. discontentnoun

   Synonyms:
   dissatisfaction, discontentment

   Antonyms:
   contentment, satisfaction

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1. List of paraphrases for "discontent":

   dissatisfaction, displeasure, disaffection, resentment, unhappiness, unrest, disapproval, unease, frustration, malaise, disappointment, dissent

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How to use discontent in a sentence?

1. Noam Chomsky:

   Unlimited economic growth has the marvelous quality of stilling discontent while maintaining privilege, a fact that has not gone unnoticed among liberal economists.

2. Yukio Ishizuki:

   The instability of the British government is the main reason for the pound's weakness. Two ministers stepped down, raising the prospect of a 'hard Brexit' and putting pressure on the pound, given the discontent and grumbling within the conservative party, the position of (Prime Minister Theresa) May is becoming precarious.

3. Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah:

   Our country’s path faces serious problems and big challenges which call for putting in place a comprehensive reform programme, there is no room for wasting more efforts, time and capabilities on fabricated conflicts, disputes and settling accounts which have become a source of frustration and discontent for citizens and an obstacle to any achievement.

4. Henry Louis Mencken:

   The most dangerous man, to any government, is the man who Is able to think things out for himself, without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost invariably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane and intolerable, and so, if he is romantic, he tries to change it. And if he is not romantic personally, he is apt to spread discontent among those who are.

5. Erik Pevernagie:

   To assure good timing we need right decisions, patience and persistence. Good timing needs willpower to steer clear of confusion, disorder and … discontent. We need not blame ourselves for possible "bad" timing later on. ( "Wrong time. Wrong place." )