Discontent meaning in English

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Definition

(to express) discontent (over a decision): (to express) displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness (about a decision) noun
discontent: dissatisfaction, displeasure, unhappiness adjective

Examples

  • "He expressed discontent over Mr. Delavigne's French roots, claiming that the French support rogue states and "non-freedom"."
Exercise 1
Fill in the blank! Ira uses this adjective in his letter to Bruno. Use the hint to help you.

This adjective describes something that is rebellious, disobedient, dangerous or dishonest. "A CIA agent is missing somewhere in the Eastern Hemisphere. We have to find him before it is too late."
Fill in the blank! Ira uses this adjective in his letter to Bruno. Use the hint to help you.

This adjective describes something that is rebellious, disobedient, dangerous or dishonest. "A rogue CIA agent is missing somewhere in the Eastern Hemisphere. We have to find him before it is too late."
rogue: "Rogue" means rebellious, disobedient, dangerous or dishonest. The term is generally used to describe a professional who is no longer following orders or directives from an authority. Example: A rogue cop follows his own personal agenda, not police rules. Ira uses the term "rogue state", which describes a nation that is considered dangerous by other nations, because it doesn't follow the rules, guidelines or policies established by an authority (such as the United Nations or the US government!).

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