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discontentment

DEFINITIONS OF: discontentment

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n a longing for something better than the present situation

Synonyms:
discontent, discontentedness
Antonyms:
contentment
happiness with one's situation in life
Types:
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disgruntlement
a feeling of sulky discontent
dysphoria
abnormal depression and discontent
dissatisfaction
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
boredom, ennui, tedium
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
displeasure
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
disappointment, letdown
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
Type of:
hungriness, longing, yearning
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
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