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View usage for: (mælkəntent) Word forms: plural malcontentscountable noun [usually plural]You can describe people as malcontents when you disapprove of the fact that they are dissatisfied with a situation and want it to change. [formal, disapproval] Five years ago a band of malcontents, mainly half-educated radicals, seized power. Synonyms: troublemaker, rebel, complainer, grumbler More Synonyms of malcontent More Synonyms of malcontent malcontent in British English (ˈmælkənˌtɛnt) adjective1. disgusted or discontented noun2. a person who is malcontent Word origin C16: from Old French malcontent in American English (ˈmælkənˌtɛnt) adjective1. discontented, dissatisfied, or rebellious applied esp. to critics of the government noun2. a discontented, dissatisfied, or rebellious person Word origin OFr: see mal- & content 1Examples of 'malcontent' in a sentencemalcontent Definition of 'malcontent'Definition a person who is discontented with the existing situation Five years ago, a band of malcontents seized power. Synonyms rebelcomplainer grumbler grouser stirrer (informal) mischief-maker fault-finder The film follows three malcontent teenagers around Paris. Synonyms disgusted rebellious resentful restive unsatisfied ill-disposed factious Additional synonymsa famous singer who was accused of being a political agitator Synonyms troublemaker, revolutionary, inciter, firebrand, instigator, demagogue, rabble-rouser, agent provocateur, stirrer (informal) Definition having lost loyalty to or affection for someone or something an attempt to regain the support of disaffected voters Synonyms alienated, resentful, discontented, hostile, estranged, dissatisfied, rebellious, antagonistic, disloyal, seditious, mutinous, uncompliant, unsubmissive Definition sulky or discontented Disgruntled employees recently called for his resignation. Synonyms discontented, dissatisfied, annoyed, irritated, put out, hacked (off) (US, slang), grumpy, vexed, pissed off (taboo, slang), sullen, displeased, petulant, sulky, peeved, malcontent, testy, peevish, huffy, cheesed off (British, slang), hoha (New Zealand) Nearby words ofmalcontent - maladroit
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Additional synonymsDefinition displeased or discontented He felt restless and dissatisfied. Synonyms discontented, frustrated, unhappy, disappointed, fed up, disgruntled, not satisfied, unfulfilled, displeased, unsatisfied, ungratified Definition a person who is always complaining My friends call me a grouch because I'm always complaining. Synonyms moaner, complainer, grumbler, whiner, grouser, malcontent, curmudgeon, crosspatch (informal), crab (informal), faultfinder He has been unhappy with his son's political leanings. Synonyms displeased, discontented, disgruntled, disappointed, dissatisfied, disapproving of |