scontento

discontented, unhappy

adjective skon-TEN-toh Rare

Usage Note

Scontento is the adjective meaning dissatisfied or discontented — essere scontento di qualcosa (to be unhappy with something). It can also be used as a noun: uno scontento (a grumbler, a discontented person). It is milder and more personal than the noun malcontento (collective social discontent). Compare: Non sono scontento (I am not unhappy) — double negation is common in Italian for understatement.

Examples

"Era scontento del risultato finale."

Natural Translation

He was unhappy with the final result.

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