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discontented

[dis-kuhn-ten-tid] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɛn tɪd /


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Roman strategy was therefore clear: Cling on long enough for Ottoman resolve to falter, some discontented portion of Mehmed’s empire to revolt or aid from Christian Europe to arrive.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

The ending is strong and satisfying and leaves you discontented in all the right ways, even as “Weapons’” spell lifts after you leave the theater.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2025

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 Aug. 25, 2024

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

From Salon Aug. 12, 2024

“You ain give him a chance to say nothin,” observed one of the discontented women holding the sheet.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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