Delight and Discontent

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: we were filled with delight at the sight of everyone in the family together at last for the holidays

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Discontent is an antonym for delight in enjoyment topic.

Discontent verb - To make discontented.

Usage example: the ongoing lack of decent food discontented and demoralized the soldiers in the rebel army

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Delight is an antonym for discontent.

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