discontent
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Despite rapid economic growth, millions of people in the country still struggle to find stable and well-paying jobs, fuelling discontent among the youth.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Bass, a former legislator who served in Sacramento and Washington, is in the biggest fight of her political career, campaigning for reelection amid widespread voter discontent.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
There’s comfort in sitting and stewing in your discontent.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
“They are being punished for putting popular discontent into words that every Cuban understands,” said Fusco.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“All right. The snow may be falling in the winter of my discontent, but at least I’ve got sarcastic company. Sit down, will ya?”
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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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