publicdiscontent

noun
UK /ˌpʌblɪk dɪskənˈtɛnt/
US /ˌpʌblɪk dɪskənˈtɛnt/

A feeling that many people share when they are unhappy about something.

The new bus fares caused public discontent across the city.

SYNONYMS

unrestdissatisfactiondispleasurefrustrationgrumbling

RELATED WORDS

protestcomplaintoutcryangerdisapproval

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Widespread annoyance with a government or public service.

Rising prices led to public discontent with the government.

3. A general mood of unhappiness shared by a community.

Public discontent grew after the factory closed.

4. Open complaints from many citizens about a shared problem.

The mayor listened to public discontent about the noisy road.