discontented

[ dis-kuhn-ten-tid ]

adjective

1. not content or satisfied; dissatisfied; restlessly unhappy:

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

Other Words From

• discon·tented·ly adverb
• discon·tented·ness noun
• predis·con·tented adjective
• self-discon·tented adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of discontented¹

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

Example Sentences

Its logic is that if it can choke off external supplies, the RSF’s local supporters will become discontented and some of its units may defect.

From BBC

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

From Salon

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

But everybody there knew me as this little girl, and I was becoming more and more discontented with my public identity as a girl.

From Los Angeles Times

Indeed, many ticket splitters said their presidential choices had left them angry and discontented.

From New York Times