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discontentment

 
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n.

The state of being discontented; uneasiness; inquietude. Bacon.

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noun

    Unhappiness caused by the failure of one's hopes, desires, or expectations: disappointment, discontent, disgruntlement, dissatisfaction, letdown, regret. See happy/unhappy.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a longing for something better than the present situation
  Synonyms: discontent, discontentedness
  Antonym: contentment (meaning #1)

 
 
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discontent
dissatisfaction
Anna in the Tropics (American Theater)

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