Discontent Definition & Meaning

discontent
adjective
  1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing; "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position"
noun
  1. a longing for something better than the present situation
verb
  1. make dissatisfied

"Discontent" in song lyrics

See how discontent is used in real songs:

  • "In the winter of his discontent"
    Akir f/ Hasan Salaam — Change of the Seasons
  • "The qalb finds discontent"
    The Brothahood — Journey Within
  • "And your result weaken, with anger and discontent"
    Gorillaz f/ Bootie Brown, San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus — Dirty Harry

Usage tips for "discontent"

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