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    Descontento (en. Discontent)

    /des.konˈten.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Feeling of dissatisfaction or displeasure.
    The public's discontent became evident during the meeting.
    El descontento del público se hizo evidente durante la reunión.
    State of discomfort due to unmet expectations.
    His discontent with the election outcome was palpable.
    Su descontento con el resultado de la elección fue palpable.

    Etymology

    From the prefix dis- which indicates negation and content which comes from the Latin 'contentus', meaning satisfied.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give rise to discontent
    cause dissatisfaction or displeasure in a group.
    dar lugar al descontento
    live in discontent
    being continuously dissatisfied or discontented.
    vivir en descontento
    express discontent
    manifest dissatisfaction or displeasure.
    expresar descontento

    Related Words

    unease
    Feeling of unease or sadness.
    desazón
    disappointment
    Loss of hope or illusion.
    desilusión
    disapproval
    Rejection or lack of approval towards something.
    desaprobación

    Slang Meanings

    General discomfort
    People are in discontent, no one is happy with the government's decisions.
    La gente está en descontento, nadie está feliz con las decisiones del gobierno.
    Ongoing complaint
    He always complains about everything; it seems he lives in discontent.
    Siempre se queja de todo, parece que vive en descontento.