discontent
noun [U] /ˌdɪs.kənˈtent/ (also discontentment)Definition
C1 a feeling of wanting better treatment or an improved situation: Discontent among junior ranks was rapidly spreading. There was widespread discontent at/about/over/with the plan.Sadness and regret discontented /-ˈten.tɪd/
/-ˈten.t̬ɪd/ adjective Angry and displeasedBad-tempered discontentedly /-ˈten.tɪd.li/
/-ˈten.t̬ɪd.li/ adverb Angry and displeasedBad-tempered
/-ˈten.t̬ɪd/ adjective Angry and displeasedBad-tempered discontentedly /-ˈten.tɪd.li/
/-ˈten.t̬ɪd.li/ adverb Angry and displeasedBad-tempered (Definition of discontent noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- (that) Monday morning feeling idiom
- a heavy heart idiom
- be/weigh on your conscience idiom
- bitter adjective (ANGRY)
- bring a lump to your throat idiom
- compunction noun
- grief noun
- guilt noun (FEELING)
- guilt-trip verb
- heartache noun
- heartbreak noun
- in all conscience idiom
- mourning noun
- regret noun
- sick to your stomach idiom
- slough noun (SADNESS)
- sorrow noun
- sting noun (HURT)
- turn the clock back idiom
- void noun
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