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Definition of Discontented
1. Adjective. Showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing. "Was discontented with his position"
Similar to: Disaffected, Ill-affected, Malcontent, Rebellious, Disgruntled, Dissatisfied, Restless, Ungratified, Unsatisfied
Also: Unhappy, Displeased
Derivative terms: Discontent, Discontentedness
Antonyms: Contented
Definition of Discontented
1. p. p. & a. Dissatisfied; uneasy in mind; malcontent.
Definition of Discontented
1. Adjective. Experiencing discontent, dissatisfaction. ¹
2. Adjective. Of or pertaining to discontent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Discontented
1. discontent [v] - See also: discontent
Lexicographical Neighbors of Discontented
Literary usage of Discontented
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Index to Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends by Mary Huse Eastman (1915)
"Discontented pendulum. Arnold and Gilbert. Stepping stones to literature, v. 5.
... Discontented pine. See Little pine tree who wished for new leaves. ..."
2. A History of California: The American Period by Robert Glass Cleland (1922)
"... of population to the cities had given rise to grave problems of poverty and
unemployment. The rural communities were as discontented as the cities. ..."
3. Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana (1895)
"THE SEAMEN Discontented. • AFTER a few days, finding the trade beginning to
slacken, we hove our anchor up, set our topsails, ran the stars and stripes up ..."
4. Twenty years after by Alexandre Dumas (1878)
"... never doubted his friend's assurance, turned back with him towards the castle.
CHAPTER XII. IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF PORTHOS WERE Discontented WITH ..."
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