Nomen

der Unmut

displeasure, resentment, indignation, discontent

Sein Unmut über die Entscheidung war groß.

His displeasure about the decision was great.

Die Bürger äußerten ihren Unmut.

The citizens expressed their discontent.

displeasure ((at/about/over sth.)) Sein Unmut über die Politik wächst.

to express/show one's displeasure Er äußerte seinen Unmut über die laute Musik.

Ärger, Missfallen, Verärgerung; Antonyms: Freude, Zufriedenheit

Prefix 'Un-' (negation) + 'Mut' (courage, spirit, mood). The original sense of 'Mut' was 'mood', so it means 'bad mood'.

Think of 'Un-' (not) + 'Mut' (courage/good spirit). When you don't have a good spirit, you feel displeasure.

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