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malcontent

Pronunciation: /ˈmal.kən.tɛnt/

The English word “malcontent” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Dissatisfied with current conditions; disaffected, discontented, rebellious.

noun

  1. A person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel.
  2. A state of discontentment or dissatisfaction; something that causes discontent.

verb

  1. To cause discontent or dissatisfaction.

Etymology

From Middle French malcontent, from mal- + content; compare Late Latin malecontentus.

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