ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Discontentment

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪskənˈtɛntmənt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Discontentment is a noun meaning A state of dissatisfaction or discontent.

Meaning

A state of dissatisfaction or discontent.

Example Sentences

By this that ſtraunger knight in preſence came, / And goodly ſalued them; who nought againe / Him anſwered, as courteſie became, / But with ſterne lookes, and ſtomachous diſdaine, / Gaue ſignes of grudge and diſcontentment vaine: […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for discontentment

Depending on context, synonyms include discontent, discontentedness.

Antonyms for discontentment

Common opposites include contentment.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include discontentedness, dissatisfaction, malcontent, miscontentment, malcontentment, disaffection.

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