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- pronunciation:
- dIs
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tent
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition: |
not content or satisfied; discontented.
He was discontent with his job and hoping to find something better.- antonyms:
- content
- similar words:
- discontented, malcontent
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| related words: |
fretful, restless |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
lack of contentment or satisfaction.
The workers' discontent with their pay finally caused them to strike.- antonyms:
- content, happiness, satisfaction
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| definition 2: |
a sense of resentment or restless dissatisfaction.
- similar words:
- grudge, resentment
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| related words: |
envy |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
discontents, discontenting, discontented |
| definition: |
to make uneasy or dissatisfied.
- antonyms:
- content
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| derivation: |
discontentment (n.) |
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