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discontent vs dissatisfy

dissatisfy vs discontent

discontent is a noun but dissatisfy is not a noun.

discontent is an adjective but dissatisfy is not an adjective.

discontent and dissatisfy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discontent Yes Yes Yes No
dissatisfy No No Yes No
As verbs, dissatisfy is a hypernym of discontent; that is, dissatisfy is a word with a broader meaning than discontent:
  • discontent: make dissatisfied
  • dissatisfy: fail to satisfy
discontent (noun) dissatisfy (noun)
a longing for something better than the present situation
discontent (adjective) dissatisfy (adjective)
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
discontent (verb) dissatisfy (verb)
make dissatisfied fail to satisfy
Difference between discontent and dissatisfy

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