Discontentment and Joy

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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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Joy is an antonym for discontentment.

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

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Discontentment is an antonym for joy.

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

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