discontentedness
State of displeasure
The state of being dissatisfied or unhappy with one's circumstances.
Discontentedness is the noun form of discontented, carrying the same meaning as discontent but with a more formal or emphatic quality: His discontentedness with the job had been building for months.
The simpler discontent usually suffices.
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
- unfulfilledNot brought to completion
disenchanted · resentment · bitterness · disillusionment · indignation · disapproval · criticism · disaffection
Weary, listless dissatisfaction
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- listlessnessAbsence of energy, enthusiasm
- languorWeary, dreamy fatigue
- torporInactive, sluggish state
stagnation · doldrums · weariness · despondency · melancholy · gloominess · pessimism · world-weariness
Unable to be still
- fidgetyNervously unable to settle
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
- impatientUnwilling to wait
- uneasyTroubled, not calm
agitated · unsettled · edgy · fretful · irritable · tense · chafing · itching
Intense, persistent desire
- piningAching with prolonged desire
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- desireIntense wanting
wistfulness · nostalgia · aching · wanting · unfulfilled · dissatisfied · wishful · hungering
unhappy
Experiencing sorrow or displeasure
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
unfulfilled · disenchanted · resentment · bitterness · disillusionment · indignation · disapproval · criticism · disaffection · grievances
ennui
Weary, listless dissatisfaction
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- listlessnessAbsence of energy, enthusiasm
- languorWeary, dreamy fatigue
torpor · stagnation · doldrums · weariness · despondency · melancholy · gloominess · pessimism · world-weariness · dispiritedness
restless
Unable to be still
uneasy · agitated · unsettled · edgy · fretful · irritable · tense · chafing · itching · dissatisfied
longing
Intense, persistent desire
- piningAching with prolonged desire
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
desire · wistfulness · nostalgia · aching · wanting · unfulfilled · dissatisfied · wishful · hungering · thirsting
discontentednesscontentedness
State of peaceful fulfillment
contentment · satisfaction · happiness · fulfillment · gratification
discontentednesspeace
Freedom from disturbance
serenity · tranquility · equanimity · peace of mind · calm
content, contented, contentment, discontent, discontented, malcontent, discontentment, discontents, malcontents