Meanings of discontented spirit in English

Unlike many boys, James showed neither a sulky nor a discontented spirit.

The only discontented spirit was Isaac Hakkabut.

No more was said; but Caesar took silent notice of the officers who had encouraged the discontented spirit.

His restless and discontented spirit found relief, at times, in omnivorous reading; at other times he grew despondent.

They were harassed and worn to death, and the most mutinous and discontented spirit prevailed throughout the ship.

Many are filled with new courage and hope, and the discontented spirits are silenced.

Mechanics' Institutes make discontented spirits and insubordinate and presumptuous workmen.

It was anticipated that a few discontented spirits would grumble, but no rebellion was expected.

A few regiments of household troops are sufficient to overawe all the discontented spirits of a large capital.

"Surely the enemy of good has most hold over the discontented spirit."

In every company some discontented spirits wanted to go home, shrinking from the perils to which they had committed themselves in a moment of enthusiasm.