Deskontento (en. Discontented)

/des-kun-ten-to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.
The discontent of the workers emerged in their demands.
Ang descontento ng mga manggagawa ay lumitaw sa kanilang mga demanda.
Resentment or anger towards the current situation.
The town's discontent with the government is growing.
Ang descontento ng bayan sa pamahalaan ay lumalawak.

Etymology

from the Spanish 'descontento'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become discontented
to feel dissatisfaction.
maging descontento

Related Words

satisfaction
State of being happy or content.
satisfaction

Slang Meanings

bitter
He's already bitter about the events, just seems bitter about everything.
Deskontento na siya sa mga pangyayari, parang bitter na lang sa lahat.
disappointed
Wow, I'm so disappointed with that exam, I thought it would be easy!
Grabe, sobrang deskontento ako sa exam na 'yun, akala ko madali lang!
not wanting to join
Because of his discontentment, he doesn't want to join the outing.
Sa sobrang deskontento niya, di na siya gustong makisali sa outing.