Discontent Definition & Meaning
discontent
- adjective
- showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing; "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position"
- noun
- a longing for something better than the present situation
- verb
- make dissatisfied
"Discontent" in song lyrics
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"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
Words that rhyme with discontent
Usage tips for "discontent"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does discontent mean?
- showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing; "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position" a longing for something better than the present situation make dissatisfied
- What part of speech is discontent?
- Discontent is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does discontent have?
- Discontent has 3 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).