discontented

[dis-kuhn-ten-tid]

adjective

1. not content or satisfied; dissatisfied; restlessly unhappy.

   For all their wealth, or perhaps because of it, they were discontented.

Other Word Forms

• discontentedly adverb
• discontentedness noun
• prediscontented adjective
• self-discontented adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of discontented¹

First recorded in 1485–95; discontent + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The Reform leader is proving a powerful magnet that is attracting discontented voters into his party's camp.

From BBC

The ending is strong and satisfying and leaves you discontented in all the right ways, even as “Weapons’” spell lifts after you leave the theater.

From Los Angeles Times

Ministers have attempted to soften the impact of the welfare changes, but many Labour MPs remain discontented with the package of benefits reforms.

From BBC

Another discontented Labour MP, Ian Byrne, said: "After 14 weeks do the disabled and sick affected miraculously end the need for the vital assistance being taken away? An absolute nonsense."

From BBC

The backdrop to it all was the sight of thousands of discontented Spurs fans stretched along one side of Molineux.

From BBC