What does discontent mean?
Definitions for discontent
ˌdɪs kənˈtɛntdis·con·tent
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Princeton's WordNet
discontentment, discontent, discontentednessadjective
a longing for something better than the present situation
discontented, discontentverb
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
"saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position"
discontentverb
make dissatisfied
Wiktionary
discontentnoun
Dissatisfaction.
discontentnoun
A longing for better times or circumstances.
discontentnoun
A discontented person. (see also malcontent).
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Discontentadjective
Uneasy at the present state; dissatisfied.
Etymology: dis and content.
They were of their own nature circumspect and slow, discountenanced and discontent, and those the earl singled as fittest for his purpose. John Hayward.
Discontentnoun
Want of content; uneasiness at the present state.
Etymology: dis and content.
I see your brows full of discontent,
Your hearts of sorrows, and your eyes of tears. William Shakespeare.Not that their pleasures caus’d her discontent
She sigh’d, not that they stay’d, but that she went. Alexander Pope.To Discontentverb
To dissatisfy; to make uneasy at the present state.
Etymology: from the noun.
I know a discontented gentleman,
Whose humble means match not his haughty spirit. William Shakespeare.The discontented now are only they
Whose crimes before did your just cause betray. Dryden.
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discontent
Discontent is a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with a current situation or condition, often leading to a desire for change or improvement. It refers to a sense of restlessness or discontentment about one's circumstances.
Webster Dictionary
Discontentadjective
not content; discontented; dissatisfied
Discontentverb
to deprive of content; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy
Discontentnoun
want of content; uneasiness and inquietude of mind; dissatisfaction; disquiet
Discontentnoun
a discontented person; a malcontent
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Discontent
dis-kon-tent′, adj. not content: dissatisfied: ill-humoured: peevish.—n. want of content: dissatisfaction: ill-humour.—v.t. to deprive of content: to stir up to ill-will.—adj. Discontent′ed, dissatisfied.—adv. Discontent′edly.—n. Discontent′edness.—adj. Discontent′ful.—p.adj. Discontent′ing, not contenting or satisfying: (Shak.) discontented.—n. Discontent′ment, the opposite of contentment: ill-humour.
The Roycroft Dictionary
discontent
1. Inertia on a strike. 2. The mainspring of progress. 3. The starting-point in every man's career.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of discontent in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of discontent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of discontent in a Sentence
Given the discontent and grumbling within the conservative party, the position of (Prime Minister Theresa) May is becoming precarious.
Her victory would throw the door wide open for the HDZ's triumph in the parliamentary ballot, on the wave of popular discontent with the lack of any success of this government.
The systemic opposition is not an opposition, but different factions of the ruling party, they work to soak up social discontent.
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.
In a place like Shanghai, you hear stories that show the rise in social discontent, the rise in socioeconomic cost, but in smaller cities like( Ruili) and New York.In Dandong, you won't get a sense of what's going on until such stories become headlines on social media.
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