discontent

Example Sentences

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People express their discontent by banging pots and pans during blackouts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The weak economy is one reason for voter discontent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The families have never been happy with that outcome, and made that clear on the steps of Nottingham Crown Court after the sentencing, expressing their discontent with elements of the police investigation.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In the months leading up to the coup attempt, there were reports of discontent in the ranks, and a few soldiers had been arrested.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

There was perhaps some discontent or unease also in Ogion's mind, for he had spent all summer and autumn alone up on the mountain, and only now near Sunreturn was come back to his hearthside.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin