malcontent
|mal/con/tent|
/ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/
dissatisfied rebel
Etymology
'malcontent' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'malcontent,' where 'mal-' meant 'bad' and 'content' meant 'satisfied.'
'malcontent' changed from the Middle French word 'malcontent' and eventually became the modern English word 'malcontent'.
Initially, it meant 'badly satisfied,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dissatisfied and rebellious.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.
The malcontent in the group always found something to complain about.
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Adjective 1
dissatisfied and complaining or making trouble.
He was malcontent with the current state of affairs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39