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adjective

Definition of malcontentnext
as in dissatisfied
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions she seems like a very malcontent person, always acting as if the entire world were out to get her

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malcontent

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noun

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as in grump

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as in discontent

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as in misanthrope

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Recent Examples of malcontent
Adjective
The South West is a healing mecca for artists and malcontent media sorts, new age travelers, purveyors of crystals and surfers seeking budget California on the beaches of the Cornish Atlantic. — Crispin Hunt, Billboard, 22 May 2019
Noun
By changing the dynamic of Grainier and Fu Sheng’s relationship, urging us to care about them both, and dropping Grainier’s malcontent bent, Bentley shifts the focus of the story so that its central themes are now about the corrosive impact of passivity and inertia. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025 But the fluctuations in messaging often triggered doubt and malcontent among other members of the community. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for malcontent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for malcontent
  1. dissatisfied
  2. grump
  3. discontent
  4. misanthrope
  5. frustrated
  6. crab
  7. extremist
  8. naysayer
Adjective
  • Rogers sought to capitalize on divisions within the Democratic Party, arguing that voters dissatisfied with the primary outcome should consider supporting his campaign.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Risks caused by a lack of diverse perspectives include security, reputation and flight risk for dissatisfied staff.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissatisfied
Noun
  • While Hockney worked, Auden, as the artist recalled, played the part of the impatient, irritable grump.
    — Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
  • Youngman said Adelman was misunderstood and mischaracterized as something of a grump without personality.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Definition of grump
Noun
  • The goal by October is for the firm and commissioners to come to an agreement about the project after a decade of delays and discontent.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Abdul El-Sayed won with a populist platform buoyed by voter discontent with establishment Democrats and Israel.
    — Liz Goodwin, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of discontent
Noun
  • Still, this misanthrope takes somewhat of a liking to Fiona (Florence Ordesh), the woman who shows him to his room and tends the hotel bar.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The story follows a rag-tag group of misanthropes who attempt to rob jewels from the Vatican.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of misanthrope
Adjective
  • Some parents said the closure has left them frustrated and seeking more transparency from city officials.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Bohm was not in the lineup Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after going 0-for-4 with a walk on Friday, which included a visibly frustrated walk back to the dugout.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Noun
  • Though many would associate the water sign with pearls—especially due to its crab mascot—Huang has a different recommendation for Cancers.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Try making a crab dip with low-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat cream cheese, and spinach.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of crab
Noun
  • Swatting is just one criminal element associated with 764, which federal authorities have characterized as a network of nihilistic violent extremists.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Take the word of an extremist who wants to destroy the fabric of this country.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremist
Noun
  • Still, White believes there’s a way to let naysayers know how the Hornets can be a good team in a tough conference.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
  • For Season 3, Saldaña, 48, took her physical preparation to new levels, in part to silence any naysayers.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of naysayer

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“Malcontent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malcontent. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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