Vocabulary
Discontented
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
dissatisfied, especially with one’s circumstances.
Urdu meaning
بے اطمینان، ٹوٹنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Their patience is wearing thin, and the younger, educated generation is discontented with the status quo.
Dawn Editorials —
GB: undermined by `governance`
— 2025-03-24
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The actions against the PTI and its leader Imran Khan have further estranged millions, who having lost trust in the integrity of the electoral system, and are discontented on being disenfranchised.
Dawn Editorials —
Matters of legitimacy
— 2024-09-09
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Disenfranchised, people are discontented; they are not able to participate freely, openly and transparently in the political process, and are also hurt by the absence of the rule of law.
Dawn Editorials —
Challenges to social cohesion
— 2024-08-10
Synonyms
dissatisfied, disgruntled, fed up, disaffected, discontent, malcontent, unhappy
Antonyms
contented, satisfied
Curator example
“I am so discontented with my work”
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