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contentedness Antonyms

Opposite of contentedness

Pinning down the opposite of contentedness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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The state or feeling of being happy, satisfied, and at ease with one's situation.

Usage Example

"Sitting by the quiet lake at sunset brought a deep sense of discontent to the weary travelers."

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discontent
dissatisfaction
unhappiness
Strong
restlessness
misery

Similar words to contentedness

Words similar to contentedness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

contentment
satisfaction
fulfillment
serenity
happiness
peace
gratification
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Contentedness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/contentedness
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