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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1. Meghan McCain:

   There is an oppressive climate of judgment in public life these days. And I worry that whenever people feel censored, it breeds animosity and discontent. Not to mention that it’s downright un-American, we’re pushing people into boxes and into spaces that are sad and dangerous on both sides because we’re not listening to one another.

2. Woodrow Wilson:

   Our civilization cannot survive materially unless it is redeemed spiritually. It can be saved only by becoming permeated with the Spirit of Christ, and being made free and happy by practices which spring out of that spirit. Only thus can discontent be driven out and all shadows lifted from the road ahead.

3. Jeff Wasserstrom:

   Economic times are going to get tougher in Chinese Communist and this leads to discontent. But now there's an ability to blame a lot of those hard times on the United States.

4. George Gordon Byron:

   To fly from, need not be to hate, makind All are not fit with them to stir and toil, Nor is it discontent to keep the mind Deep in its fountain.

5. 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.