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
Pankaj Mishra, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
Vegas sent the malcontent to the New York Jets on Tuesday for a mere conditional third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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
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Adjective
Meanwhile, Germany, although successfully industrialized and wealthy, was busy fostering two generations of malcontents and proto-imperialists.
—Pankaj Mishra, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
Vegas sent the malcontent to the New York Jets on Tuesday for a mere conditional third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malcontent
Adjective
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Canada faces a 35% tariff The U.S.’s northern neighbor got a higher rate because Trump is dissatisfied with Canada’s efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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What the White House has tried to do hasn't satisfied many, including in his base — and could make for headaches for swing-district Republicans A CNN survey conducted July 10-13 found half of respondents were dissatisfied with how much information has been released, including 4 in 10 Republicans.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
25 July 2025
Noun
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To the detriment of the proceedings late in the second act, there is a wad of exposition gristle that brings things full stop in the form of a labored revelation of why Diamond is such a grump and perhaps maybe won’t be one in the future.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Cross serves the town of Eddington as a useless figure of authority—a shiftless, asthmatic grump who mumbles complaints at lawbreakers and halfheartedly manages a staff of cops at his office.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Noun
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After the report that references to Trump had been removed, people took to X, formerly Twitter, to voice their discontent.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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But even with her advantages, a gubernatorial race carried some risks, particularly if next year’s midterms reflect another cycle of voter discontent.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Edward is a misanthrope and a scold (The Imitation Game).—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the face of international law enforcement pressure, dozens of prosecutions, and worldwide disrepute, the network of young sadists, misanthropes, child predators, and extortionists known as Com and 764 has not shrunk away into obscurity.—
Ali Winston,
WIRED,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Keegan was visibly frustrated after a low snap on a third-down situation killed the play.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The user is growing frustrated after years of conscious effort to save, only to feel overlooked.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Crab cakes with corn and tomato salad (Maryland) Jumbo lump crab cakes, lightly bound and pan-seared, are a Maryland delicacy.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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Check out their outdoor dining and enjoy all your favorite oceanside foods like crab cakes, jambalaya, and a seafood platter.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Let the doubt of the naysayers echo in your ears and drive you harder.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Although the tournament was imperfect and exposed a few issues that need to be addressed before the 2026 World Cup (more on that later), the harsh criticism from naysayers proved exaggerated and unwarranted.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Zinn’s spare and striking specifics are always memorable, like the wonderful detail in his second essay about Ben Reitman, an anarchist, doctor for the poor, and Emma Goldman’s lover.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Christian Slater plays the mysterious anarchist Mr. Robot.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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“Malcontent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malcontent. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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