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descontento

discontent, dissatisfaction

noun dehs-kohn-TEN-toh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Descontento as a noun refers to a general state of dissatisfaction, common in political and social contexts (el descontento social). It also functions as an adjective meaning 'discontented': estoy descontento con el resultado ('I am unhappy with the result'). Note the use of estar (not ser) for this temporary emotional state.

Examples

"El descontento de los empleados era evidente."

Natural Translation

The employees' discontent was evident.

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