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discontented

UK //ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd//US //ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪd//

词源

源自16世纪英语,由dis-(表示否定)和contented(满足的)组成,字面意思是'不满足的'。

adjective

❶ 指对现状感到不满或不满足,通常表现为烦躁或抱怨的情绪。常用于描述长期或强烈的不满状态。

“The workers became discontented with their low wages.”

(工人们对低工资感到不满。)

“She gave him a discontented look when he arrived late.”

(当他迟到时,她给了他一个不满的眼神。)

同义词:dissatisfied, unhappy, disgruntled

常见短语

discontented with — 表示对某人或某事感到不满,后面通常接不满的对象。

“Many people are discontented with the current political situation.”

(许多人对当前的政治局势感到不满。)