discontentment
/dɪsˈkɒntɛnmənt/ · dis·con·tent·ment
noun
- A feeling of unhappiness or dissatisfaction with one's circumstances or situation. The long wait for the bus left the commuters in a state of discontentment.
noun
- A lack of satisfaction or happiness with one's life or work. The employee's discontentment with the company's policies led to a series of protests.
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Did you know? The word 'discontentment' has been used in various literary works, including the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, where it is used to describe the protagonist's feelings of dissatisfaction with his wealthy lifestyle.