Synonyms

discontented

American

[dis-kuhn-ten-tid] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɛn tɪd /

adjective

not content or satisfied; dissatisfied; restlessly unhappy.

For all their wealth, or perhaps because of it, they were discontented.

Other Word Forms

discontentedly adverb
discontentedness noun
prediscontented adjective
self-discontented adjective

Etymology

Origin of discontented

First recorded in 1485–95; discontent + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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But from the Russians, apart from some discontented mutterings about European involvement and unauthorised leaks, the response has been somewhat muted.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

“No wonder that this results in an unhappy and discontented worker,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

But it wasn't the fact that the book was getting adapted that left them feeling discontented.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

Pineda was hailed by United as one of the league’s most promising young coaches, but his tenure was marred by inconsistent play, baffling losses and an increasingly discontented fan base.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Something had told him already that Alice was discontented with her looks.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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