discontentedly
|dis/con/tent/ed/ly|
B2
/ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪdli/
(discontented)
dissatisfied manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'discontentedly' originates from the Latin prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the word 'contentus' meaning 'satisfied'.
Historical Evolution
'discontentus' transformed into the Old French word 'descontent', and eventually became the modern English word 'discontented'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not satisfied', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows dissatisfaction or lack of contentment.
She sighed discontentedly as she looked at the unfinished work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40