discontentment

noun
UK /ˌdɪskənˈtentmənt/
US /ˌdɪskənˈtentmənt/

A feeling of not being happy with what you have.

There was a lot of discontentment among the workers about their low pay.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A state of being uneasy or restless because things are not as you want them.

His discontentment with city life made him dream of moving to the countryside.

3. The quality of being dissatisfied with a situation or condition.

The report highlighted the growing discontentment among young voters.

4. A mild form of unhappiness that can lead to complaining or protest.

Small signs of discontentment appeared in the crowd before the speech ended.