widespread discontent
Frequency: 8.216.1 per million words
Indicates that dissatisfaction exists over a large area or among many people.
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- The higher tax provoked widespread discontent among the poor.
- The government's austerity measures led to widespread discontent across the country.
- The new management's policies have caused widespread discontent among the employees.
- Rumors of corruption fueled widespread discontent and calls for reform.
- Historians note that widespread discontent was a key factor leading to the revolution.
- The widespread discontent eventually erupted into mass protests on the streets.
- Sociological studies have identified a pattern of widespread discontent in post-industrial societies.
- Despite official reports of economic growth, there was widespread discontent among the general populace.
- There is widespread discontent among farmers regarding the low prices for their crops.
- Widespread discontent with the public transport system is becoming a major political issue.