Meaning
unhappy, dissatisfied
- dissatisfied or displeased with a situation, outcome, or service
- morose, unhappy, or chronically discontented
In a sentence
Il cliente era molto scontento del servizio ricevuto.
The customer was very dissatisfied with the service received.
Perché sei così scontento dei tuoi voti scolastici?
Why are you so unhappy with your school grades?
Non sembrava affatto scontenta della nuova proposta di lavoro.
She didn't seem at all unhappy with the new job offer.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scontento | masculine · singular |
| scontenta | feminine · singular |
| scontenti | masculine · plural |
| scontente | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually followed by 'di' or 'per' when specifying the cause: 'scontento del risultato'.
- Direct antonym of 'contento' (happy, satisfied).