Definition of DISCONTENT

discontent

Meanings

Plural: discontents

Noun

  • a longing for something better than the present situation
  • Dissatisfaction.
  • A longing for better times or circumstances.
  • A discontented person; a malcontent.

Verb

  • make dissatisfied
  • To deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy.

Adjective

  • showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
    • "saw many discontent faces in the room"
    • "was discontented with his position"

Adj

  • Not content; discontented; dissatisfied.

Origin / Etymology

From dis- + content.

Scrabble Score: 13

discontent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
discontent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
discontent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

discontent is a valid Words With Friends word