misnoegen

Definitions of misnoegen
  1. noun
    a longing for something better than the present situation
    synonyms: mishagen, ongenoegen, ontevredenheid, onvrede
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    types:
    mishagen, ongenoegen, ontevredenheid, onvrede
    the feeling of being displeased and discontent
    verveling
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
    teleurstelling
    a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
    type of:
    verlangen
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  2. noun
    the feeling of being displeased and discontent
    synonyms: mishagen, ongenoegen, ontevredenheid, onvrede
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    antonyms:
    tevredenheid, vergenoegdheid, voldoening
    the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
    types:
    verveling
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
    teleurstelling
    a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
    frustratie
    the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
    type of:
    mishagen, ongenoegen, ontevredenheid, onvrede
    a longing for something better than the present situation
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