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Discontent is defined as a feeling of not being satisfied or a desire for something else.

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An example of discontent is the reason a protestor decides to speak out on an issue.

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adjective

discontented

Origin: ME

noun

lack of contentment; dissatisfaction; restless desire for something more or different

also discontentment

transitive verb

to make discontented

See discontent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. Absence of contentment; dissatisfaction.
b. A restless longing for better circumstances.
One who is discontented.

adjective

Discontented.

transitive verb dis·con·tent·ed, dis·con·tent·ing, dis·con·tents

To make discontented.

Related Forms:

disˌcon·tentˈment noun

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Discontent

gravamen

a grievance, especially one that is the cause of a legal action.

paramania

an abnormal pleasure in complaints.

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