discontent

noun

UK /ˌdɪskənˈtent/

US /ˌdɪskənˈtent/

A feeling of not being happy with things the way they are.

The long wait made the passengers feel discontent.

SYNONYMS

unhappiness dissatisfaction restlessness displeasure

RELATED WORDS

discontented discontentment frustration grumbling

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Not satisfied or pleased with a situation.

She was discontent with her small room.

3. A person who is unhappy with the way things are.

The ruler ignored the complaints of the discontented.

4. A state of wanting change because things feel unfair.

Discontent spread through the town after the new rules.