Discontent (Adjective)
Meaning
Showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing; "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The city's residents were growing increasingly discontent with the government's inaction on the poverty issue.
- Her discontent with the local school system led her to start a petition for reform.
- The discontent look on his face was reflected in the low grade he gave the restaurant.
- The crowd's discontent with the delayed concert was palpable, with many people chanting for the band to come on stage.
- After a few months in the job, he was feeling discontent and unfulfilled, and began to look for other opportunities.