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malcontent

 

[ ˈmælˌkənˌtɛnt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

person

A malcontent is a person who is always dissatisfied and rebellious, often due to a sense of injustice or unfair treatment.

Synonyms

dissident, rebel, troublemaker

Examples of usage

  • The malcontent in the group always finds something to complain about.
  • The malcontent employee constantly undermines the authority of the managers.
Context #2 | Adjective

attitude

Malcontent can also be used as an adjective to describe someone who is chronically dissatisfied or discontented.

Synonyms

disaffected, discontented, disgruntled

Examples of usage

  • His malcontent attitude made it difficult to work with him.
  • The malcontent customers were never pleased with any changes made.

Translations

Translations of the word "malcontent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontente

🇮🇳 असंतुष्ट

🇩🇪 unzufrieden

🇮🇩 tidak puas

🇺🇦 незадоволений

🇵🇱 niezadowolony

🇯🇵 不満

🇫🇷 mécontent

🇪🇸 descontento

🇹🇷 memnuniyetsiz

🇰🇷 불만족스러운

🇸🇦 غير راضٍ

🇨🇿 nespokojený

🇸🇰 nespokojný

🇨🇳 不满

🇸🇮 nezadovoljen

🇮🇸 óánægður

🇰🇿 наразылық білдіруші

🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილო

🇦🇿 narazı

🇲🇽 descontento

Etymology

The word 'malcontent' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle French 'malcontent', which means 'discontented'. Over time, it has evolved to refer to someone who is chronically dissatisfied or rebellious.

See also: contented, contenting, contention, contentious, contentment, discontent, discontented, discontentedly, discontentment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,621 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.