discontented
Wanting something different
Discontented means not satisfied with one's situation or circumstances—restless and wanting something different or better.
A discontented employee may quit; discontented citizens may protest.
The word suggests ongoing dissatisfaction rather than momentary disappointment: He grew increasingly discontented with suburban life.
Sullenly dissatisfied
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- malcontentChronically dissatisfied person
- unfulfilledNot brought to completion
- grumblingMuttering in discontent
querulous · critical · disapproving · fed up · disenchanted · cynical · complaining · unsatisfied
Not yet resolved
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
- fidgetyNervously unable to settle
- restiveStubbornly resistant to control
- agitatedEmotionally disturbed, restless
uneasy · itching · impatient · dissatisfied · chafing · squirming · yearning · seeking
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- miserableWretchedly unhappy, dejected
- sorrowfulFilled with grief
- dejectedLow in spirits
- despondentDeeply discouraged, hopeless
gloomy · morose · downcast · crestfallen · forlorn · woeful · doleful · glum
Intense, persistent desire
- piningAching with prolonged desire
- wistfulSadly longing for something
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- homesickLonging for one's dwelling
craving · aching · desirous · hankering · thirsting · covetous · envious · wishful
Intensely irritated, patience gone
- irritatedSlightly angered or bothered
- annoyedMildly vexed
- vexedAnnoyed or much-debated
- thwartedPrevented from succeeding
stymied · impatient · aggravated · peeved · irked · stifled · blocked · hindered
Beyond possibility of success
- pessimisticExpecting negative outcomes
- despondentDeeply discouraged, hopeless
- dejectedLow in spirits
- discouragedHaving lost confidence or enthusiasm
demoralized · defeatist · fatalistic · bleak · grim · disheartened · downbeat · resigned
Feeling guilt for wrongdoing
- ruefulExpressing sorrowful repentance
- repentantFeeling sorrow for misdeeds
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- chagrinedDistressed by disappointment
sorry · contrite · penitent · apologetic · guilt-ridden · ashamed · disappointed · crestfallen
disgruntled
Sullenly dissatisfied
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- malcontentChronically dissatisfied person
- unfulfilledNot brought to completion
grumbling · querulous · critical · disapproving · fed up · disenchanted · cynical · complaining · unsatisfied · resentful
unsettled
Not yet resolved
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
- fidgetyNervously unable to settle
- restiveStubbornly resistant to control
agitated · uneasy · itching · impatient · dissatisfied · chafing · squirming · yearning · seeking · searching
unhappy
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
despondent · gloomy · morose · downcast · crestfallen · forlorn · woeful · doleful · glum · cheerless
longing
Intense, persistent desire
homesick · craving · aching · desirous · hankering · thirsting · covetous · envious · wishful · aspiring
exasperated
Intensely irritated, patience gone
thwarted · stymied · impatient · aggravated · peeved · irked · stifled · blocked · hindered · balked
hopeless
Beyond possibility of success
- pessimisticExpecting negative outcomes
- despondentDeeply discouraged, hopeless
- dejectedLow in spirits
discouraged · demoralized · defeatist · fatalistic · bleak · grim · disheartened · downbeat · resigned · beaten
remorseful
Feeling guilt for wrongdoing
- ruefulExpressing sorrowful repentance
- repentantFeeling sorrow for misdeeds
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
chagrined · sorry · contrite · penitent · apologetic · guilt-ridden · ashamed · disappointed · crestfallen · let down
- fed-upannoyed, irritated, frustrated, exasperated, had it
- winter of discontentCold season of hardship