Discontented
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɛd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Discontented is an adjective meaning Experiencing discontent, dissatisfaction.
Meaning
Experiencing discontent, dissatisfaction.
More Meanings
- Of or pertaining to discontent.
- simple past and past participle of discontent
Example Sentences
He lived a discontented life.
After her injury, Alice was a discontented woman.
Clara, like many self-willed and discontented persons, was really very apt, without knowing it, to do as other people told her, and to let her destiny be decided for her by intelligences much below her own.
Synonyms for discontented
Depending on context, synonyms include discontent, disgruntled, malcontent, restless, disaffected, unsatisfied.
Antonyms for discontented
Common opposites include contented.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include malcontent, disgruntled, dissatisfied, disaffected, unsatisfied, restless.
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