Meaning & use

Discontented

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Not satisfied with one's circumstances; feeling restless or resentful dissatisfaction.

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The discontented workers organized a strike over pay and hours.

He grew discontented with city life and moved to the countryside.

A note on using this word

"Discontented" describes a lingering state of dissatisfaction, distinct from the sharper, more momentary feeling of anger.

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dissatisfiedunhappyrestless

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