Word: discontent
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dis
con
tent
Definition: A longing for better times or circumstances.
Morphemes:
Affix: dis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as an intensifier of words with negative valence.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: utterly, exceedingly
Affix: content
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contentus
Language: la
Decoded: contentus
Meaning: contained; satisfied