Synonyms for discontent
ˌdɪs kənˈtɛntdis·con·tent

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1. discontentment, discontent, discontentednessadjective

   a longing for something better than the present situation

   Synonyms:
   discontentedness, discontentment

   Antonyms:
   content

2. discontented, discontentverb

   showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

   "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position"

   Synonyms:
   discontented

   Antonyms:
   content

3. discontentverb

   make dissatisfied

   Antonyms:
   content

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1. • Dissatisfy

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1. discontentnoun

   Synonyms:
   dissatisfaction, uneasiness, inquietude

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1. discontentnoun

   Synonyms:
   dissatisfaction, discontentment

   Antonyms:
   contentment, satisfaction

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1. List of paraphrases for "discontent":

   dissatisfaction, displeasure, disaffection, resentment, unhappiness, unrest, disapproval, unease, frustration, malaise, disappointment, dissent

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How to use discontent in a sentence?

1. Andrew Weiss:

   It’s a gross oversimplification to suggest that the Russian government is all-in for Donald Trump, it's in Russia's interest ... to portray the United States as riven with popular discontent, xenophobia and high-level political corruption.

2. Andreas Scheuer:

   This result has shown a lot of protest voters have expressed discontent on the biggest issue - the refugee topic - so all of the established parties that stood for election in the three states need to draw the conclusion 'we have understood'.

3. Andrew Weiss:

   It's in Russia's interest ... to portray the United States as riven with popular discontent, xenophobia and high-level political corruption, it fits nicely with the Kremlin's standard narrative ... that the White House rushes to criticize others without getting its own house in order.

4. Jeff Wasserstrom:

   Economic times are going to get tougher in Chinese Communist and this leads to discontent. But now there's an ability to blame a lot of those hard times on the United States.

5. Risa Grais-Targow at consultancy Eurasia:

   The devaluation will temporarily exacerbate inflation, thus contributing to rising discontent, while goods scarcity will worsen on the back of lower oil prices.