ánægja

Óánægja is a noun in Icelandic that denotes discontent or unhappiness—a state of dissatisfaction with a situation, outcome, or other people. It is the negative counterpart of ánægja, meaning contentment or satisfaction, and can describe personal mood, social conditions, or institutional decisions. Óánægja is used in formal and analytical contexts, including psychology, sociology, politics, and journalism.

Etymology: The term combines the negative prefix ó- with ánægja (contentment), and has roots in Old Norse. In modern Icelandic it functions as a standard noun for negative appraisal or dissatisfaction.

Usage: Óánægja is typically followed by a preposition to indicate what is dissatisfying, for example: óánægja með niðurstöðuna (dissatisfaction with the outcome). It can describe a general mood or a reaction to events or policies. It may appear in both individual and collective contexts, such as personal discontent or public discontent.

See also: ánægja, discontent, dissatisfaction.