discontent
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But Maria Nichols unseated Paiz by recognizing deep discontent among administrators.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The weak economy is one reason for voter discontent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Despite winning the Premier League less than 12 months ago, the Reds' style of play and a string of disappointing results have led to discontent among the fanbase.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
President Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledged in an X post "the discontent our people feel because of the prolonged blackouts" after the early March outage.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
The wave of discontent that was stirring the people was beginning to strike at the heart of that oligarchic society.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
Vocabulary lists containing discontent
Power Prefix: dis-
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Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Of Mice and Men
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