discontent

Example Sentences

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And his wish for the club to sign some more experienced players is felt to have sparked some of the discontent that led to his departure.

From BBC

Since then, ever more frequent and longer power cuts and shortages of food and medicine have deepened discontent and led to sporadic, smaller protests, quickly contained by the government.

From Barron's

The media’s historical focus on higher-profile candidates and outsiders may reflect not press frivolity but rather genuine shifts in voter sentiment during periods of discontent with conventional politicians and established governance approaches.

From Los Angeles Times

The protests began on Sunday as an expression of discontent over high prices and economic stagnation, but have since expanded to include political demands.

From Barron's

The continuing protests add more pressure on the government struggling to contain widespread discontent.

From The Wall Street Journal