MALCONTENT Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of malcontent

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

as in grump

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happy camper

as in discontent

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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

Adjective

In a recent Ipsos-BVA poll, 85% of respondents said that France was in decline, and 98% were dissatisfied with the present state of the country.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026
Somebody in a previous crowd left dissatisfied because Friday’s visit from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation was a complaint inspection.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissatisfied

Noun

Several French cities were rocked by looting and arson at the weekend, alongside mass peaceful protests over the state of public services, the cost of living and discontent with political leadership.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Economic worries are feeding voter discontent ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff on Sunday, helping the conservative challenger’s prospects.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 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

Scholten told Semafor that experience positions Turek to convert frustrated Republicans.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Some parents became so frustrated with the district’s position that the school board vote devolved into shouting from the audience as board members tried to speak over the crowd, video from the meeting showed.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of frustrated

Noun

Some species and some areas are worse off than others, but the general trend is bad, including for the state’s other two iconic seafood catches, halibut and crab.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Scallop crudo, a wedge salad piled with jumbo lump crab and sharpened with wasabi dressing, and a lobster roll with saffron coleslaw sit comfortably alongside American classics like a double cheeseburger and fries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of crab

Noun

Outraged Jewish groups are now demanding organizers answer for bankrolling violent extremists.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The blueprint included the recruitment of mercenaries and exploiting the grievances of disaffected citizens, from religious fanatics and extremists to soccer fans.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of extremist

Noun

When the naysayer challenged people to buy Nassih’s work, even offering to match a purchase, SZA decided to get involved — and give the artist some love in the process.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Democrats would be wise to ignore the naysayers and take the win.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of naysayer

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