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Another word for discontentment

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• noun (Context 1)

A state of dissatisfaction or restlessness with one's circumstances; a lack of contentment.

Usage Example

"A growing sense of discontent among the staff eventually led to a formal review of company policies."

Strongest
discontent
dissatisfaction
displeasure
Strong
unhappiness
restlessness
malaise
frustration
disquiet
unease
disgruntlement

Opposites of discontentment

The opposite of discontentment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

contentment
satisfaction
fulfillment
happiness
gratification
pleasure
serenity
peace
See all opposites of discontentment

• Nearby Words

discontent
discontented
discontentedly
discontentment
discontinuance
discontinuation
discontinue

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Discontentment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/discontentment
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