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discontent

 noun
     
dis‧con‧tent also dis‧con‧tent‧ment [uncountable]
a feeling of being unhappy and not satisfied with the situation you are in [≠ contentment]
discontent with
Discontent with the current government is strong.
discontent at/over
There is widespread discontent at the quality of education.
Perhaps she sensed my growing discontent.
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