Contentedness and Discontentment

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Contentedness noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.

Usage example: the look of contentedness on the sleeping child's face

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Discontentment is an antonym for contentedness.

Discontentment noun - The condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation.

Usage example: widespread discontentment with the way the club was being run

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Contentedness is an antonym for discontentment.

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