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Topic: Emotions

discontent

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɛnt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɛnt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with something.

Example: She felt discontent with her job and wanted to find a new one.

noun

Definition: A feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness about one's situation or circumstances.

Example: The workers expressed their discontent with the new policies during the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel unhappy or dissatisfied with something.

Example: The new policy discontented many employees who preferred the old system.

discontented

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɛn.tɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɛndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with something.

Example: She felt discontented with her job and wanted to find a new one.

discontentedly

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒntɛndli/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɛndli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

Example: She sighed discontentedly when she saw the mess in the kitchen.

discontenting

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒntɛntɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɛntɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing feelings of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

Example: The discontenting news about the project left everyone feeling uneasy.

discontentment

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɛnt.mənt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɛntmənt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of unhappiness or dissatisfaction with one's situation or circumstances.

Example: Her discontentment with the job led her to seek new opportunities.

discouragement

IPA: /dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒmənt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of having lost confidence or enthusiasm; a situation that makes someone feel less hopeful or motivated.

Example: After receiving the negative feedback, she felt a sense of discouragement about her project.

discouraging

IPA: /dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

Example: The constant criticism was discouraging to the team.

verb

Definition: To make someone feel less confident or hopeful about something.

Example: The teacher's criticism was discouraging to the students who were trying their best.

discouragingly

IPA: /dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋli/

KK: /dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that makes someone feel less hopeful or confident about something.

Example: She looked at the results discouragingly, knowing they were not what she had hoped for.

discourteous

IPA: /dɪsˈkɜːrtiəs/

KK: /dɪsˈkɜrtiəs/

adjective

Definition: Not showing respect or politeness; being rude to others.

Example: It is considered discourteous to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

discourtesy

IPA: /dɪsˈkɜːr.tə.si/

KK: /dɪsˈkɜr.tə.si/

noun

Definition: An action or remark that is rude or disrespectful to others.

Example: His discourtesy during the meeting upset many of his colleagues.

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