Definition of Discontented

1. Adjective. Showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing. "Was discontented with his position"


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

disconsecrate
disconsecrated
disconsecrates
disconsecrating
disconsolacy
disconsolate
disconsolated
disconsolately
disconsolateness
disconsolation
disconsolations
disconsonant
discontent
discontentation
discontentations
discontented
discontentedly
discontentedness
discontentful
discontenting
discontention
discontentions
discontentive
discontentment
discontentments
discontents
discontiguous
discontinuable
discontinuances

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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