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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
The malcontent receiver seems happier now, and with the Raiders, Commanders and Bills ahead, his fantasy backers will be happier still. — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025 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 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
  • Researchers explored why consumers are so dissatisfied with the taste of tomatoes in the store.
    — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But there was no provision in the contract to replace him if either side was dissatisfied — a flaw the jury blamed on Nossaman.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
  • Kyiv, meanwhile, aims to sow economic discontent among Russians with strikes against oil refineries and e-commerce warehouses, but experts argued domestic upheaval is unlikely to change Moscow’s calculus.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Frenchman’s preparations for that game at Everton had already been undermined earlier in the week when there had been suggestions of discontent from Ismaila Sarr, last season’s top scorer and player of the year.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 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
  • When John finally reunites with Hal (who charges the ring against the lantern while quickly muttering his oath), the frustrated protégé immediately confronts his teacher with all the suspicions he was meant to keep secret.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Counsell remained frustrated by the balk call after the inning ended.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Noun
  • Seafood is the star of the show here—especially the shrimp and grits and crab cakes, which Bernthal says are a must-order.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The crabs were first spotted in the Mediterranean Sea in the last century but really began wreaking havoc only around a decade ago, when their population surged, posing a threat both to native biodiversity and to the fishing industry.
    — Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of crab
Noun
  • Spinks has spent years investigating and documenting nihilistic violent extremists and reported Spitze’s concerning online footprint to law enforcement.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With a real-world legal event like the SPLC indictment, extremists can point to government action as evidence that their worldview is being validated.
    — Art Jipson, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremist
Noun
  • That’s what naysayers infatuated with Bhayshul Tuten continuously preach.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of naysayer

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