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discontent
A feeling of dissatisfaction, annoyance, or resentment about a particular situation or decision.
Die kurzfristige Absage des Konzerts sorgte bei den Fans für großen Unmut.
The last-minute cancellation of the concert caused great discontent among the fans.
Although the word contains 'Mut' (courage), 'Unmut' does not mean 'cowardice'. It is a fixed term for annoyance and dissatisfaction and has no direct connection to the meaning of 'Mut' (courage).
Der Unmut in der Bevölkerung über die neuen Gesetze wächst.
Discontent among the population about the new laws is growing.
The word 'Unmut' (discontent) is often used in written language, especially in news and reports, to describe the dissatisfaction of a group. It is less common in everyday conversation.
Der Artikel beschreibt den Unmut der Anwohner über den Baulärm.
The article describes the residents' discontent about the construction noise.
Unmut is often expressed with certain verbs. A situation can 'hervorrufen' (cause) or 'auslösen' (trigger) discontent. A person can 'ihrem Unmut Luft machen' (vent their anger/discontent).
Die Entscheidung der Firma löste bei den Mitarbeitern großen Unmut aus.
The company's decision triggered great discontent among the employees.
To state the reason for the dissatisfaction, the preposition 'über' (about) is used with the accusative. One has Unmut 'über' (discontent about) something.
Es herrschte großer Unmut über die gestiegenen Preise.
There was great discontent about the increased prices.
annoyance / trouble
Ärger and Unmut can both refer to a negative reaction to a decision. Ärger focuses more on personal annoyance about the consequences of the decision. Unmut more strongly emphasizes dissatisfaction directed at the situation or decision.
Lea äußerte ihren Unmut über die neue Pausenregel in der Teamsitzung.
Lea expressed her dissatisfaction with the new break policy at the team meeting.
Die neue Pausenregel löste bei Lea Ärger aus, weil ihr kaum Zeit zum Essen blieb.
The new break policy annoyed Lea because it left her hardly any time to eat.
