English Explanatory Dictionary

malcontent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈmal.kən.tɛnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-malcontent.wav /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/ /ˌmæl.kənˈtɛnt/

Word forms

malcontent more malcontent most malcontent malcontents malcontenting malcontented

Etymology

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

Related words

content discontent

Derived words

malcontently malcontentment malcontentism
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