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yearning vs discontent

discontent vs yearning

yearning and discontent both are nouns.

yearning is not an adjective while discontent is an adjective.

yearning is not a verb while discontent is a verb.

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

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