The dictionary definition is "Desiring no more than what one has; satisfied." if you're content can you be unhappy? I don't think so right? I know there is a word that describes this, but I can't think of it and it's pissing me off. Any help? im writing this thing for my public speaking class.

The dictionary definition is "Desiring no more than what one has; satisfied." if you're content can you be unhappy? I don't think so right? I know there is a word that describes this, but I can't think of it and it's pissing me off. Any help? im writing this thing for my public speaking class.

Sorry mate you have lost me.

Unless the word you are looking for is 'complacent'.

Definition...

com·pla·cent (km-plsnt)
adj.
1. Contented to a fault; self-satisfied and unconcerned: He had become complacent after years of success.
2. Eager to please; complaisant.

hmmm i suppose that word works somewhat. Maybe there isn't one word to describe what I'm looking for.

Maybe you're looking for the word discontentment.
But since I don't have an English mothertongue, I'm not sure if that is
a typical English/American word.

How about appeased (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/appeased)

Try Bipolar?

Try Bipolar? :D

How about marriage?

Replete?

re·plete /rɪˈplit/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ri-pleet] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. abundantly supplied or provided; filled (usually fol. by with): a speech replete with sentimentality.
2. stuffed or gorged with food and drink.
3. complete: a scholarly survey, replete in its notes and citations.
–noun

re·plete (rĭ-plēt') Pronunciation Key
adj.
1. Abundantly supplied; abounding: a stream replete with trout; an apartment replete with Empire furniture.
2. Filled to satiation; gorged.

lets try this word. I believe is what you are looking for

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con·tent2 /kənˈtɛnt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuhn-tent] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else.
2. British. agreeing; assenting.
3. Archaic. willing.
–verb (used with object)
4. to make content: These things content me.
–noun
5. the state or feeling of being contented; contentment: His content was threatened.
6. (in the British House of Lords) an affirmative vote or voter.

you basically gave me synonym of content

lets try this word. I believe is what you are looking for

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
con·tent2 /kənˈtɛnt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuhn-tent] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else.
2. British. agreeing; assenting.
3. Archaic. willing.
–verb (used with object)
4. to make content: These things content me.
–noun
5. the state or feeling of being contented; contentment: His content was threatened.
6. (in the British House of Lords) an affirmative vote or voter.

:D

How about marriage?

Are you asking? :D

you basically gave me synonym of content

no that is the dictionary.com definition of the second meaning of content

Are you asking? :D

Nah, already living that mistake :p

"if you're content can you be unhappy"

Like I said, the word you're looking for is marriage. ;)

no that is the dictionary.com definition of the second meaning of content

Are you suggesting the word he is looking for to mean content and unhappy - is content?

Almost as strange as the origina; question - of course I could be misunderstanding all of it!

How about subsistence.

The dictionary definition is "Desiring no more than what one has; satisfied." if you're content can you be unhappy? I don't think so right? I know there is a word that describes this, but I can't think of it and it's pissing me off. Any help? im writing this thing for my public speaking class.

What is the this, that you are trying to describe?

The dictionary definition seems perfectly clear, I know I'm content with it.

One is neither happy nor unhappy if content, but leaning towards happy I think.

Brian

I'll go with that,
if you mean indifferent or non-complansant which is leaning the other way

what are you trying to describe - (and with my spelling always check)
if this is for a presentaiton - bearing in mind the lowest level of the person attending - if you make this too high brow - it can backfire on you ...

never use a high tech word where a simple one will do

g

mollified, assuaged ?

[QUOTE=kidrobot;638178]The dictionary definition is "Desiring no more than what one has; satisfied." if you're content can you be unhappy? QUOTE]

Do you mean sexually, financially or philosophically ?:confused:

ok am confused. I thought he was looking for the definition of content like I gave. mayhaps I was wrong oh well not the first time

What is the this, that you are trying to describe?

The dictionary definition seems perfectly clear, I know I'm content with it.

One is neither happy nor unhappy if content, but leaning towards happy I think.

Brian


THIS = content+unhappy ... I guess this is contradictory. So I guess you can't be content and unhappy right? Since content means you desire no more; I'm mainly directing this question towards "life". I'm content with most things, but there are some things I'm unhappy with although I'm doing nothing to obtain/defeat the things I'm unhappy with therefore I feel I'm content with where I am at. Does this sound right? I already did my public speaking thing but this still puzzles me.

Hmm. this does not make sense

you can be content with your personal life but not with work
this can be true -

you cannot be content and unhappy in the same subject matter
contentment means - happy with the status quo.

you have to divide what you are content with and what you aren't,

otherwise find another word

You can be content and unhappy at the same time because of a simple reason: You are a complex person with many facets to your existence.

When describing an overall context, if you are unhappy, you are NOT content. When describing the facets, you can be unhappy in one and content in the other.

For example, I am content in my home life but unhappy in my current job. But then, I am not a monolith. I'm an aggregate. And, from the discussion, so are you.

Breaking this down to it's root issue, you asked (implied) a question that has no answer because it assumes a fact not in evidence - the fact being that a single word could accurately describe your situation. If you divide the question (break it apart into its components), you quickly realize the problem.

Question 1. Am I a monolithic person?
Answer 1. NO
Question 2. What one-word description can I use to describe myself?
Answer 2. {null set}

Only if answer 1 had been YES would question 2 have had an answer.

I can give you TWO words, though... selectively content. (OR) selectively unhappy - take your pick.

I can do that kind of analysis because in college I was a nit-picker. And a master debater before I met my dear wife ... ;)

I can give you TWO words, though... selectively content. (OR) selectively unhappy - take your pick.

I can do that kind of analysis because in college I was a nit-picker. And a master debater before I met my dear wife ... ;)

And the trouble with arguing with wives is that generally you only have logic on your side.

Why did you not also suggest selectively happy? Are you a half full or half empty person.?

Brian

This close to USA's Thanksgiving holiday, I intend to be half-empty until the big day, then completely full.

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