Contentedness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /kən-ˈten-təd/ (adjective) /ˌself-kən-ˈten-təd/ (adjective) con·tent·ed

Meaning & Definition of Contentedness

Contentedness (adjective)

  1. feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation
  2. self-satisfied

Contentedness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met

    "the look of contentedness on the sleeping child's face"

    similar: content, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, pleasure, relish, satisfaction
    related: afterglow, bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance, amusement, diversion, entertainment, elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication, ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture, cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety, jollity, joyfulness, jubilation, joie de vivre, comfort, ease, restfulness
    opposite: discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness
    near: misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness, anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe, dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy, aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation, anger, fury, rage, agitation, distress, disturbance, upset, discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness

Related Entry: Contented (adjective)

Contented is a different word from Contentedness. The synonyms below are for contented, not for contentedness.

  1. feeling that one's needs or desires have been met

    "having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed off"

    similar: content, gratified, happy, pleased, satisfied
    related: blissful, delighted, glad, joyful, joyous, jubilant, rejoicing, tickled, ecstatic, elated, enraptured, euphoric, overjoyed, rapturous, thrilled, appeased, mollified, pacified, placated
    opposite: discontent, discontented, displeased, dissatisfied, malcontent, malcontented, unhappy
    near: disaffected, disgruntled, displeased, unsatisfied, abject, aggrieved, anguished, brokenhearted, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited, downcast, downhearted

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Contentedness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Contentedness:

content, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, pleasure, relish, satisfaction

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Contentedness

Words with the opposite meaning of Contentedness:

discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness

Related Words for Contentedness

afterglow, bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance, amusement, diversion, entertainment, elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication, ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture, cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety, jollity, joyfulness, jubilation, joie de vivre, comfort, ease, restfulness

Near Antonyms of Contentedness

misery, sadness, wretchedness, anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe, dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy, aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation, anger, fury, rage, agitation, distress, disturbance, upset, discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness

Word Forms of Contentedness

Derived words: contentedly (adverb), contentedness (noun), self-contentedly (adverb), self-contentedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Contentedness

Middle English, from past participle of contenten "to content:3"

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Contentedness

What does "Contentedness" mean?

"Contentedness" means feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation.

What is another word for "Contentedness"?

Other words for "Contentedness" include content, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification and happiness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Contentedness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Contentedness"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Contentedness". Common alternatives include content, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, pleasure and relish.

What is the opposite of "Contentedness"?

Antonyms of "Contentedness" include discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction and unhappiness. Near antonyms include misery, sadness, wretchedness and anguish.

How do you use "Contentedness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Contentedness" in a sentence: "the look of contentedness on the sleeping child's face".

Is "Contentedness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Contentedness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Contentedness"?

"Contentedness" is pronounced /kən-ˈten-təd/ as an adjective and /ˌself-kən-ˈten-təd/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as con·tent·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Contentedness"?

"Contentedness" comes from Middle English, from past participle of contenten "to content:3". First known use: 15th century.