Originally by Shakespeare.
The "Winter of Discontent" is a term used to describe the British winter of 1978–1979, during which there were widespread strikes by local authority trade unions demanding larger pay raises for their members, and because the government of James Callaghan sought to hold a pay freeze to control inflation.
The "Winter of Discontent" is a term used to describe the British winter of 1978–1979, during which there were widespread strikes by local authority trade unions demanding larger pay raises for their members, and because the government of James Callaghan sought to hold a pay freeze to control inflation.
Stewie Griffin leaps out of a tree and lands in front of Brian with a "snow cannon" on his shoulder: Now is the winter of your discontent!
by VadimK August 3, 2009
(n) A list of reason(s) for dissatisfaction that does not rely on emotional arguements or personal beliefs. Expressing objective discontent within a business setting establishes a clearly documented non-emotional concern, and (typically) directly points at a recommendation for addressing the concern.
Opposite of Subjective discontent
Opposite of Subjective discontent
Jim presented 7 examples that hightlighted his Objective discontent with the team's performance including not scheduling meetings in advance & not providing summarized meeting minutes.
by EMB1 August 9, 2011
(n) A list of reason(s) for dissatisfaction that relies on emotional arguements or personal beliefs. Expressing subjective discontent within a business setting is often considered inappropriate and will likely be dismissed without being addressed. Often Subjective discontent relies on hearsay, or drawing conclusions that require an understanding of someone else's thinking.
Opposite of Objective discontent
Opposite of Objective discontent
Jim expressed his Subjective discontent with the team when he explained that he felt they excluded him from meetings on purpose because they didn't respect his opinion.
by EMB1 August 9, 2011
Discounting discontinued goods
by Hercolena Oliver September 7, 2009