DISCONTENTED
Dictionary entry overview: What does discontented mean? • DISCONTENTED (adjective)
The adjective DISCONTENTED has 1 sense:
1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
Familiarity information: DISCONTENTED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DISCONTENTED (adjective)
Meaning:
Showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
Synonyms:
discontent; discontented
Context examples:
saw many discontent faces in the room / was discontented with his position
Similar:
disaffected; ill-affected; malcontent; rebellious (discontented as toward authority)
disgruntled; dissatisfied (in a state of sulky dissatisfaction)
restless; ungratified; unsatisfied (worried and uneasy)
Also:
unhappy (experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent)
displeased (not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure)
Antonym:
contented (satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are)
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