dissatisfaction vs discontent
discontent vs dissatisfactiondissatisfaction and discontent both are nouns.
dissatisfaction is not an adjective while discontent is an adjective.
dissatisfaction is not a verb while discontent is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dissatisfaction | Yes | No | No | No |
| discontent | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
As nouns,
discontent is a hypernym of
dissatisfaction; that is, discontent is a
word with a broader meaning than dissatisfaction:
- dissatisfaction: the feeling of being displeased and discontent
- discontent: a longing for something better than the present situation
Other hypernyms of dissatisfaction include
discontentedness, discontentment.
| dissatisfaction (noun) | discontent (noun) |
|---|---|
| the feeling of being displeased and discontent | a longing for something better than the present situation |
| dissatisfaction (adjective) | discontent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing |
| dissatisfaction (verb) | discontent (verb) |
|---|---|
| make dissatisfied |
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