Definitions
- Describing a state of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with one's circumstances or situation. - Referring to a feeling of discontent that is more intense and long-lasting than regular discontent. - Talking about a negative emotional state that can lead to frustration, anger, or resentment.
- Describing a general feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with one's situation or circumstances. - Referring to a temporary or mild feeling of dissatisfaction that can be resolved by addressing the issue. - Talking about a negative emotional state that can lead to frustration, but not necessarily to anger or resentment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.
- 2Both words can be used to express negative emotions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a state of mind or an emotional response to a situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Malcontentment is a more intense and long-lasting feeling than discontent.
- 2Duration: Malcontentment can persist for a longer time than discontent.
- 3Emotions: Malcontentment can lead to frustration, anger, or resentment, while discontent may only lead to frustration.
- 4Usage: Malcontentment is less common than discontent and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 5Connotation: Malcontentment has a more negative connotation than discontent and may imply a more severe or chronic problem.
Remember this!
Malcontentment and discontent are synonyms that describe a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness. However, malcontentment is a more intense and long-lasting feeling that can lead to frustration, anger, or resentment, while discontent is a milder and temporary feeling that can be resolved by addressing the issue. Malcontentment is less common and more formal or literary than discontent.
