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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Recent Examples of malcontent
Crispin Hunt, Billboard, 22 May 2019
But prominent leaders — not least, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany — warned that a jilted European Union would be in no mood to extend Britain a rewarding deal, lest other malcontent members take encouragement to go for the exits.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 23 June 2016
Philip Elliott, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Gilroy’s version was an origin story tracing the making of a revolutionary, the education of Cassian Andor as a scruffy, reluctant malcontent who is radicalized into a rebel leader.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025
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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
But prominent leaders — not least, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany — warned that a jilted European Union would be in no mood to extend Britain a rewarding deal, lest other malcontent members take encouragement to go for the exits.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 23 June 2016
Noun
Advertisement Massie has earned a reputation as a House malcontent.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Gilroy’s version was an origin story tracing the making of a revolutionary, the education of Cassian Andor as a scruffy, reluctant malcontent who is radicalized into a rebel leader.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malcontent
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While the Tuesday elections were held in blue states, the margins of victory for Democrats and exit polling indicated that many voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy and inflation.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nine in 10 angry voters voted for Sherrill along with about 6 in 10 dissatisfied voters.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Then again, being a grump is Payton's brand.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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In an amusing touch for viewers who can recognize Baker and know his craft, his character is a grump who has nothing but criticism for the Halloween décor.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Now, as the incumbent, fears about the economy have made Trump the face of much of the public’s discontent.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Voters’ discontent with the incumbent president clearly outweighed their doubts about the party out of the White House — continuing a pattern that has become consistent (though rarely discussed) in off-year elections.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gregg is identified in the press notes as a misanthrope, but the jury’s still out on that predetermined character trait.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rosales is Trevor, Penny’s other BFF, a misanthrope who’d rather fade into the background.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Exit poll data showed where those frustrated voters directed their ire.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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In what is trending to be a seventh losing season for the Jets in his seven years with the franchise, Williams had reportedly grown frustrated behind the scenes about the direction of the franchise.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At just below 60 feet, Dickie’s Reef is a haven for barracuda, parrotfish, butterfly fish, crab and lobsters.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Antipasti, insalata, and fritti follows, with dishes like lobster polpette fra diavolo, capellini crab AOP, and the new Mario’s Famous di Mare Salad.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Musk’s incendiary political rhetoric and endorsement of AfD, Germany’s extremist, anti-immigrant party, have weighed on left-leaning consumers’ interest in the Tesla brand there.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The pitch helped the Democratic nominee withstand Earle-Sears’ attacks on cultural issues, notably the Republican’s assertion that Spanberger is an extremist on transgender rights.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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On a Gothams nominating committee, one passionate naysayer can sometimes prevent a big film from getting a nod.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Being a naysayer in this market doesn’t pay the bills.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Malcontent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malcontent. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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