malcontent

²malcontent

adj

Definition of MALCONTENT

: dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs : discontented

Examples of MALCONTENT

1. <she seems like a very malcontent person, always acting as if the entire world were out to get her>

Origin of MALCONTENT

Middle French, from mal- + content content

First Known Use: 1586

Related to MALCONTENT

Synonyms: aggrieved, discontent, disgruntled, displeased, dissatisfied, discontented

Antonyms: content, contented, gratified, pleased, satisfied

Related Words: disappointed, disenchanted, disillusioned, frustrated, unfulfilled; disquieted, disturbed, perturbed, upset; dejected, depressed, despairing, despondent, disconsolate, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, hangdog, inconsolable, joyless, low-spirited, miserable, mournful, sad, sorrowful, unhappy

Near Antonyms: blissful, delighted, glad, happy, joyful, joyous; elated, exultant, jubilant, triumphant

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