discontented

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with a situation or something.

  - "She was discontented with her job and decided to quit."
  - "The discontented customers demanded a refund."
  - "His discontented expression showed his disappointment."

• verb

  Causing or expressing dissatisfaction.

  - "He discontented his employees by changing the work schedule."
  - "The politician was discontented with the government's policies."
  - "She discontented her family by announcing her decision to leave."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɛd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discontented
determined , adorned , disdained , derided , admonished

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Variants

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discontented , discontentedly , discontentedness , discontentednesses , discontent , discontenting , discontentment , discontentments , discontents

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Etymology

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From Old French descontenir, meaning 'to displease, to disagree'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'discontented' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Discontentment is a common emotion that affects people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. dissatisfaction: A feeling of unhappiness or disappointment with a situation or something.

2. unhappiness: A state of being unhappy or miserable.

3. frustration: A feeling of being blocked or hindered from achieving something.

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Culture

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Discontentment is a common human emotion that can lead to significant social, political, and personal changes. It is often portrayed in literature, art, and music as a driving force for change and progress. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', Raskolnikov's discontentment with society leads him to commit a murder.

How to Memorize "discontented"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a frown on their face, looking unhappy and dissatisfied.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discontented' with feelings of unhappiness and dissatisfaction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Discontented people don't like their situation' to remember the definition.

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