DISCONTENTMENT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

discontentment

noun

Definition of discontentment

as in dissatisfaction

the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation widespread discontentment with the way the club was being run

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Recent Examples of discontentment Mbappe almost became the poster boy for general discontentment as Madrid’s season slipped away following the sacking of Xabi Alonso in January. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 July 2026 However, with the LLC and Fictitious Business Name registrations lapsed, the Ziyadehs had little recourse other than to voice their discontentment. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 After all, discontentment with the state’s top-two system is a rare case where both parties actually agree. — Linh Tat, Daily News, 13 May 2026 Furthermore, some symptoms, such as anxiety, mood changes, trouble sleeping and overall discontentment with life, can persist for three to six months or more following the initial withdrawal period. — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026 Further discontentment also stemmed from Fennell’s general spearheading of the project, given her affinity for the salacious and the fact that the pic is not billed as a modern retelling. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025 Jay expresses his discontentment. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025

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There’s a difference between formally asking for a trade and making your dissatisfaction known, and Reese had certainly done the latter.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Connect each allegation to specific claim activity, not general dissatisfaction.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissatisfaction

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Wednesday’s letter marks an escalation, with a rare and public discontent from influential Sikh leaders just weeks before Matsui’s November congressional contest against Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Florida hasn't elected a Democratic governor in this century, but Jolly thinks discontent with the GOP could give him an opening.

— Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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