Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness, typically due to a perceived deficiency or problem

“The rising poverty rate has led to widespread discontent among the population.”

2. adjective

causing or feeling dissatisfaction or unhappiness

“The politician’s new policy was met with discontent from many of his former supporters.”

3. verb

to cause dissatisfaction or unhappiness

“The news of the company’s downsizing has discontented many employees.”