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discontent vs longing

longing vs discontent

discontent and longing both are nouns.

discontent is an adjective but longing is not an adjective.

discontent is a verb but longing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discontent Yes Yes Yes No
longing Yes No No No
As nouns, longing is a hypernym of discontent; that is, longing is a word with a broader meaning than discontent:
  • discontent: a longing for something better than the present situation
  • longing: prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
Other hypernyms of discontent include hungriness, yearning.
discontent (noun) longing (noun)
a longing for something better than the present situation prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
discontent (adjective) longing (adjective)
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
discontent (verb) longing (verb)
make dissatisfied
Difference between discontent and longing

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