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contentedness

American  
[kuhn-ten-tid-nis] / kənˈtɛn tɪd nɪs /

noun

  1. the state or condition of being satisfied and not needing or wanting anything more or anything else.

    In my adoptive family there were unpleasant challenges, but also moments of deep contentedness, unexpected belonging, and joy.

Other Word Forms

  • half-contentedness noun
  • overcontentedness noun

Etymology

Origin of contentedness

First recorded in 1575–85; contented ( def. ) + -ness ( )

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