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discontented

[dis-kuhn-ten-tid] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɛn tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
unhappy
Synonyms
STRONG
bitching blue complaining disaffected disgruntled displeased disquieted dissatisfied disturbed exasperated griping kvetching perturbed upset vexed
WEAK
crabby fed up fretful malcontent malcontented miserable picky restless ungratified
Antonyms
STRONG
contented happy pleased satisfied
WEAK
content

Example Sentences

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A marvelous Rhea Seehorn stars in the Apple TV sci-fi series, which explores the nature of happiness and an individual’s right to be discontented.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

“No wonder that this results in an unhappy and discontented worker,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

The backdrop to it all was the sight of thousands of discontented Spurs fans stretched along one side of Molineux.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

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

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

Elnora told me that I must not be sulky and discontented.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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