Added 9 October 2026
malcontent
/ˈmal.kən.tɛnt/ adjective
Latin root: malecontentus Wiktionary
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noun
- A person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel.
- A state of discontentment or dissatisfaction; something that causes discontent.
verb
- To cause discontent or dissatisfaction.
Origin
From Middle French malcontent, from mal- + content; compare Late Latin malecontentus.
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