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contentment Antonyms

Opposite of contentment

Pinning down the opposite of contentment 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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• noun (Context 1)

A state of peaceful happiness and quiet satisfaction with one's current situation.

Usage Example

"Sitting on the porch with a warm cup of tea, she felt a deep sense of discontent."

Strongest
discontent
discontentment
dissatisfaction
unhappiness
Strong
restlessness
frustration
misery

Similar words to contentment

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

contentedness
satisfaction
fulfillment
happiness
gratification
peace
serenity
tranquility
See all synonyms of contentment

• Nearby Words

contentiously
contentiousness
contentless
contentment
contents
contest
contestable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Contentment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/contentment
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