Discontent Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭskən-tĕnt
Unhappiness caused by the failure of one's hopes, desires, or expectations
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. disappointment
  2. discontentment
  3. disgruntlement
  4. dissatisfaction
  5. letdown
  6. regret
  7. humorlessness
  8. unjoyfulness
  9. unmirthfulness
Dissatisfaction
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. dissatisfaction
  2. discontentment
  3. envy
  4. discomfiture
  5. uneasiness
  6. dysphoria
  7. frustration
  8. restlessness
  9. insubordination
  10. malaise
  11. malcontent
  12. sedition
  13. discontentedness
Antonyms:
  1. contentment
  2. satisfaction
  3. contentedness
  4. pleasure
  5. patience
  6. easiness
  7. happiness
To cause unhappiness by failing to satisfy the hopes, desires, or expectations of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. disappoint
  2. disgruntle
  3. dissatisfy
  4. let down
Make dissatisfied
(Verb)
Antonyms:
  1. content

Words Related to Discontent

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Discontent Sentence Examples

  • All this soon provoked discontent among the educated classes.

  • As a consequence, deep-rooted discontent rapidly arose.

  • After a peaceful period of a quarter of a century the Armenian subjects of Russia in Transcaucasia were filled with bitterness and discontent by the confiscation of the properties of their national (Gregorian) church by the Russian treasury.

  • Yet, despite the discontent seething in many quarters, France responded to his appeal for troops; but she did so mechanically and without hope.

  • But the discontent of the Janissaries led to his dismissal and death in 1643.

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