discontent
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/ · UK /ˌdɪskənˈtent/
discontent means: A feeling that your life or situation is not as good as you want it to be.
noun
A feeling that your life or situation is not as good as you want it to be.
- There was growing discontent among the workers.
- He felt deep discontent with his life.
- Low wages caused widespread discontent.
verb
To make someone unhappy with their situation or what they have.
- The new rules discontented the workers.
- Unequal rewards discontent those who receive less.
- His treatment had discontented even his closest friends.
Questions about discontent
What does discontent mean?
A feeling that your life or situation is not as good as you want it to be.
What is discontent in other languages?
Türkçe: memnuniyetsizlik · Español: descontento · Français: mécontentement · Deutsch: Unzufriedenheit · Italiano: scontento · 日本語: 不満
How do you pronounce discontent?
In American English /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/; in British English /ˌdɪskənˈtent/.
How do you use discontent in a sentence?
There was growing discontent among the workers. He felt deep discontent with his life.
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