Discontentedly
[,dɪskən'tɛntɪdli]
Definition
(adv.) with discontent; in a discontented manner; 'he was still rumbling discontentedly when Pike returned bearing a folder of foolscap sheets'.
Typist: Ollie--From WordNet
Examples
- Mr Venus appeared doubtful on the point, and looked rather discontentedly at the fire. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I suppose so, Tom, and you'll be going off and leaving me, in a month or so, he added, rather discontentedly. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The trader, therefore, sat discontentedly down, with his little account-book, and put down the missing body and soul under the head of _losses! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Haley therefore slowly and discontentedly returned to the little tavern, to ponder further what was to be done. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Typist: Ollie