malcontented

adjective

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  1. discontented
  2. dissatisfied
  3. malcontent
  4. disgruntled
  5. displeased
  6. disaffected
  7. unhappy
Adjective
  • Ulf the White growing increasingly discontented with Rhaenyra’s demands.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The rookie southpaw’s effervescent, larger-than-life personality also provided a struggling, discontented Red Sox with an immediate and much-needed infusion of joy and humor.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of discontented
Adjective
  • It was joined by many conservative voters who were dissatisfied with the Republican Party at the time.
    — Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • According to the outlet, this is the first time in the poll’s history since 2007 that more respondents were dissatisfied than satisfied with their personal financial situation.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of dissatisfied
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
Definition of malcontent
Adjective
  • Whereas Henyard faced scrutiny from a disgruntled public and the Chicago media market, smaller entities in more remote places don’t garner the same attention.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But litigation could be financially ruinous to Taylor & Byrne, as Nick learns from a disgruntled Bernard (Steve Furst), the firm’s finance guy.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of disgruntled
Adjective
  • Nearby, a displeased lawyer squabbles about a case into his phone.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Kraft, his teammates and coaches have been giving the fans plenty to be displeased about.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of displeased
Adjective
  • In an election year when many Republicans were feeling disaffected, Hunt said, Prop 1 may actually have been the driving force to get party members to the polls.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2026
  • That trend is happening as the base of the Democratic Party has become more liberal and more disaffected with their own leadership.
    — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of disaffected
Adjective
  • The Panthers were immediately unhappy, asking for a defensive pass interference.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The family of Harry Gampel is unhappy with the name change to Gampel Pavilion.
    — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Malcontented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malcontented. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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