discontentments
States of displeasure
Discontentments is the plural of discontentment—instances or varieties of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with one's circumstances.
The word is formal and somewhat literary, appearing where *dissatisfactions* or *grievances* might serve: The discontentments of the working class fueled the revolution.
Each discontentment represents a specific source or type of unease.
State of being displeased
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disgruntlementSulky dissatisfaction with circumstances
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
annoyance · resentment · indignation · vexation · aggravation · complaints · grievances · gripes
Public expression of disapproval
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- insurrectionViolent uprising against authority
- riotsViolent public disturbances
revolution · strife · conflict · disturbance · agitation · demonstration · strike · boycott
Intense prolonged craving
- piningAching with prolonged desire
- wistfulnessTender sadness for absence
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
homesickness · craving · desire · hankering · ache · hunger · thirst · unfulfillment
dissatisfaction
State of being displeased
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disgruntlementSulky dissatisfaction with circumstances
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
exasperation · annoyance · resentment · indignation · vexation · aggravation · complaints · grievances · gripes · grumbling
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- insurrectionViolent uprising against authority
riots · revolution · strife · conflict · disturbance · agitation · demonstration · strike · boycott · mutiny
yearning
Intense prolonged craving
- piningAching with prolonged desire
- wistfulnessTender sadness for absence
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
melancholy · homesickness · craving · desire · hankering · ache · hunger · thirst · unfulfillment · dissatisfaction
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States of being satisfied
satisfactions · joys · happiness · gladness · cheerfulness
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Peaceful satisfaction with circumstances
satisfaction · acceptance · gratitude · thankfulness · appreciation
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Achieved desires or goals
gratifications · complacency · satiation · contentment · sufficiency