general discontent

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Used to describe dissatisfaction that is common among most people in a group.

discontentADJECTIVE + discontent

Categories:

general

Examples (10)

  • The new tax laws sparked general discontent across the country.
  • There is a palpable sense of general discontent among the workforce regarding the pay cuts.
  • The prime minister failed to address the general discontent over rising unemployment.
  • A feeling of general discontent was brewing long before the protests began.
  • Polls indicate a general discontent with the two main political parties.
  • The author's latest book captures the general discontent of a generation.
  • Ignoring the general discontent among students could lead to larger issues on campus.
  • How did the monarchy respond to the general discontent of the peasantry?
  • The general discontent was fueled by years of economic mismanagement.
  • Despite official reports of progress, a clear undercurrent of general discontent remains.