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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1. Eugene V. Debs:

   If it had not been for the discontent of a few fellows who had not been satisfied with their conditions, you would still be living in caves. Intelligent discontent is the mainspring of civilization. Progress is born of agitation. It is agitation or stagnation.

2. 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.

3. Carrie Lam:

   We must find ways to address the discontent in society and look for solutions, after more than two months of social unrest, it is obvious to many that this discontentment extends far beyond the bill.

4. Oscar Fingall O'Flahertie Wills Wilde:

   Agitators are a set of interfering, meddling people, who come down to some perfectly contented class of the community and sow the seeds of discontent amongst them. That is the reason why agitators are so absolutely necessary. Without them, in our incomplete state, there would be no advance towards civilisation.

5. Sergio Guzman:

   The reasons driving discontent are still there, I don't think they will disappear on their own, president Duque will face greater difficulties in his last two years due to the deep divisions the country still has, its precarious economic outlook and its complicated security situation.