discontent
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Signs of discontent were present at the parade.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
With the domestic economy still grinding through weak consumption and industrial overcapacity, Xi can present a smoother U.S. relationship as a counterweight to the discontent simmering in property, employment and local finance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Despite fan discontent, the club's hierarchy have not indicated that they are considering replacing Slot this summer.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The discontent is focused on leaders that voters feel are unable to address the day’s most pressing problems.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
But there came a time when the male children grew to a certain age, before they were old and when they ceased to be children, and then they were filled with discontent.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
Vocabulary lists containing discontent
Power Prefix: dis-
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Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Of Mice and Men
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