as in dissatisfaction
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation
he was left with a vague feeling of discontentedness even after he got the car he had always wanted
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Frame the discussion around long-term growth and alignment with your strengths, not dissatisfaction with your current job.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026 -
My bodily dissatisfaction wasn’t just about appearances.—
Mary Gaitskill,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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For weeks, Trump has been vocal about his discontent with NATO and European allies, including Germany, for their lukewarm to nonexistent support for his war with Iran.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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In the meantime, Syria’s new government faces increasing discontent from the population over the country’s flagging economy.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Discontentedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontentedness. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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