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Meaning of "discontentment" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DISCONTENTMENT

discontentment  [ˌdɪskənˈtɛntmənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DISCONTENTMENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Discontentment is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DISCONTENTMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

discontentment

Contentment

Human Contentments, by Edgard Farasyn Contentment is the acknowledgement and satisfaction of reaching capacity. The level of capacity reached may be sought after, expected, desired, or simply predetermined as the level in which provides contentment. Contentment is synonymous with happiness but is more basic or prior to happiness that can be derived from outer achievement or self-improvement. For this reason, colloquially, contentment is simply a way of accepting one's life state and being grateful or happy with it. Many see contentment as an attitude towards situations. It may even be argued that this attitude of contentment leads to more positive outcomes as a result of the relaxation that goes with being contented. In a somewhat more mystical sense, contentment can be understood as an innate state before any intellectual judgement about life situations has entered into the picture. Perhaps this is why little children are generally happy until their intellectual powers - such as their ability to judge what is good from bad and being trained to hold onto concepts - begin to form and then their mental and emotional stresses begin to emerge.

Definition of discontentment in the English dictionary

The definition of discontentment in the dictionary is lack of contentment; dissatisfaction.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DISCONTENTMENT


anointment
əˈnɔɪntmənt
apartment
əˈpɑːtmənt
appointment
əˈpɔɪntmənt
attaintment
əˈteɪntmənt
confrontment
kɒnˈfrʌntmənt
contentment
kənˈtentmənt
department
dɪˈpɑːtmənt
disappointment
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt
disenchantment
ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt
enchantment
ɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt
investment
ɪnˈvɛstmənt
miscontentment
ˌmɪskənˈtentmənt
ointment
ˈɔɪntmənt
presentment
prɪˈzɛntmənt
reappointment
ˌriːəˈpɔɪntmənt
recountment
rɪˈkaʊntmənt
relentment
rɪˈlɛntmənt
representment
ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntmənt
resentment
rɪˈzɛntmənt
statement
ˈsteɪtmənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DISCONTENTMENT

disconsolateness
disconsolation
discontent
discontented
discontentedly
discontentedness
discontentful
discontiguity
discontiguous
discontinuance
discontinuation
discontinue
discontinued
discontinuer
discontinuing
discontinuities
discontinuity
discontinuous
discontinuously
discontinuousness

WORDS THAT END LIKE DISCONTENTMENT

adjustment
advertisement
allotment
assortment
commitment
compartment
cost-of-living adjustment
enactment
enlistment
fire department
fitment
foreign investment
graphic design department
indictment
one-room apartment
police department
recruitment
service department
State Department
studio apartment
the treatment

Synonyms and antonyms of discontentment in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «discontentment» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DISCONTENTMENT

Find out the translation of discontentment to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of discontentment from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «discontentment» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不满
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

descontento
570 millions of speakers

English

discontentment
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

असंतोष
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السخط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

недовольство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

descontentamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অসন্তোষের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mécontentement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketidakpuasan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Unzufriedenheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不満
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불만
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Discontentment
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không đồng ý
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

discontentment
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

असमाधान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hoşnutsuzluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

discontentment
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niezadowolenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

невдоволення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nemulțumire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δυσαρέσκεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onvergenoegdheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

missnöje
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

misnøye
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of discontentment

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DISCONTENTMENT»

The term «discontentment» is regularly used and occupies the 66.189 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DISCONTENTMENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about discontentment

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DISCONTENTMENT»

Discover the use of discontentment in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to discontentment and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Discontentment: Being Content in a Discontented World
Discontentment: Being Content in a Discontented World is a book that applies the holistic approach to achieving contentment. It describes how contentment must be reached in the total entity (the mental, physical, and spiritual) of mankind.
Larry D. Black, 2006
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Discontentment: Why Am I So Unhappy?
Is discontentment the root cause of your unhappiness? many people don't realize this and underestimate the misery that this attitude can cause. Learn to think biblically about this problem and live a happier life.
Lou Priolo, 2012
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Artificial Intelligence for Games
A prediction is made of the total discontentment after the action is completed. The action that leads to the lowest discontentment is chosen. The list above shows this choice in the same example as we saw before. Now the “visit bathroom” ...
Ian Millington, John Funge, 2009
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Handbook of Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and ...
Using Discontentment A commitment to change is often stimulated by the discontentment that frequently accompanies problem recognition. As Baumeister (1991, 1994) noted, "discontent is a powerful motivator." Studies of successful and ...
W. John Livesley, 2001
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In Pursuit of Peace: 21 Ways to Conquer Anxiety, Fear, and ...
The #1 bestselling author explores the myriad ways readers can experience a life overflowing with tranquility.
Joyce Meyer, 2004
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The Works of the Reverend and Pious Andrew Gray
of spirit : and it is most certain, that discontentment doth impede prayer ; for there are three sweet ingredients of the exercise of prayer, which discontentment doth exceedingly cut off ; there is love, fervency, and faith ; which no doubt ...
Andrew Gray, 1839
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The Works of ... Andrew Gray, Etc. [Edited by R. Trail and ...
My bern-t is fixed, it is fixed, which speak'eth so much as this', that praise doth require a divine and composed srame os spirit: and it is most certain, that discontentment doth impede prayer; for there are three sweet ingredicnts of the exercise of ...
Andrew GRAY (Minister of the Gospel in Glasgow.), John STIRLING (D.D.), Robert TRAIL, 1762
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The Power of Family Unity: How to Use It to Gain Economical ...
OSITIVE dISCONTENTmENT NUdGES you into pursuing a bigger, happier life. Positive discontentment is a gift from G'd that helps you grow if you look at it in a positive way. Slipping into a comfortable rut is a real danger for all of us. Have you ...
Rashid Rashad, 2013
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The Spirituality of Discontentment: Reflections on the ...
Retired Filipino pastor Manayon shares his thoughts on the meaning and application of the Sermon on the Mount to his son and succeeds in sharing insights and understanding that will encourage and challenge every reader.
Bong Manayon, Timothy Price, 2009
10
Songs of the Soul
Dr SS Bhatti. MAN'S DISCONTENTMENT IS EXPRESSED IN MANY WAYS Man's discontentment is expressed in many ways At the level of his family, or that of his finances Or as an individual who has fallen on evil days Whose condition ...
Dr SS Bhatti

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DISCONTENTMENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term discontentment is used in the context of the following news items.
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Leveraged Chinese Stock Investors Learning Painful Lesson :: The …
How will they manage a sharp downturn in their economy, discontentment on the streets, a perception that they may not have the skills to ... «The Market Oracle, Jul 15»
2
SKNVibes | PEP acts to increase quality and delivery of supervision …
... that they were receiving the same amounts as those they were supervising, an issue that brought about some degree of discontentment. «SKNVibes.com, Jul 15»
3
Sensitive People Aren't Weak, They're Actually Natural-Born Leaders
... other person's shoes. Concurrently, they build trust, alleviate discontentment and help catalyze solutions to various problems and grievances. «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
4
TRS popularity on the wane in Adilabad: Congress - The Hindu
Opposition leaders also indicate the growing discontentment among employees who are cut up with the government for their demands being ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
5
Bray SC voice displeasure with club leadership - Extratime.ie …
... take notice of this protest as a sign of the growing discontentment amongst the loyal and longstanding fans of Bray Wanderers Football Club.”. «Extratime.ie, Jul 15»
6
Why you need to kneel down and pull weeds today | Moms
The joy and peace that is promised to me are powerful things, but they are not immune to the dangers of discontentment and bitterness. I am so ... «NRToday.com, Jul 15»
7
Columbus' Identity Crisis: Who Are We, Anyway?
This citywide discontentment was so ubiquitous, in fact, in the early 1980s the Chamber of Commerce, the organization that spearheaded marketing the city ... «Columbus Monthly, Jul 15»
8
Odisha govt mulling amendment to Jagannath Temple Act
The discontentment expressed by all sections of the people in the state over the Ghata Parivartan fiasco has scared the government, forcing it ... «Odisha Sun Times, Jul 15»
9
Nana Richmond Aggrey rubbishes daughter's accusations
... scheming plots to milk money from him to beware and refrain from such acts of deceit, disloyalty, discontentment, disunity and defamation. «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
10
Vendors have the power to end false deal registration
The point is that deal registration can be a positive for both vendor and reseller, but all too often ends up being a source of discontentment to ... «CRN - UK, Jul 15»

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