popular discontent

Frequency: 7.512.8 per million words

Refers to dissatisfaction among the general public or ordinary people.

discontentADJECTIVE + discontent

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popular

Examples (10)

  • The new tax policy fueled widespread popular discontent.
  • Rising popular discontent eventually led to the government's collapse.
  • The regime chose to ignore the clear signs of growing popular discontent.
  • A series of reforms were introduced to quell the rising tide of popular discontent.
  • Historians argue that popular discontent was a major factor in the revolution.
  • Protests across the country were a clear expression of popular discontent with the new law.
  • Beneath the surface of social calm, there was a deep well of popular discontent.
  • If the economic situation doesn't improve, it could provoke significant popular discontent.
  • News reports highlighted the growing popular discontent over corruption scandals.
  • The election results were a direct reflection of the popular discontent with the ruling party.