malcontent Definition
- 1a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious
- 2dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs
Using malcontent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "malcontent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The malcontents were unhappy with the government's policies.
Example
She was a malcontent who always found something to complain about.
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The malcontent employees staged a protest against the company's management.
malcontent Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for malcontent
Phrases with malcontent
dissatisfied or unhappy with something
Example
He was malcontent with his job and decided to quit.
habitual complaining or grumbling
Example
The malcontented grumbling of the employees was a constant source of annoyance for the management.
a restless or dissatisfied attitude
Example
His malcontented spirit made it difficult for him to settle down in one place.
Origins of malcontent
from Old French 'mal' meaning 'bad' and 'content' meaning 'satisfied'
Summary: malcontent in Brief
'Malcontent' [mal-kuh n-tent] refers to a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious, often with the existing state of affairs. It can be used as both a noun and an adjective, exemplified by 'She was a malcontent who always found something to complain about.' 'Malcontent' extends into phrases like 'malcontent with,' denoting dissatisfaction with something, and 'malcontented grumbling,' referring to habitual complaining.
