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adjective
1.
not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances.
2.
dissatisfied with the existing government, administration, system, etc.
noun
3.
a malcontent person, especially one who is chronically discontented or dissatisfied.
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Malcontent
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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Example Sentences
- Gaining a reputation as a malcontent will not enhance your career.
- The malcontent do not feel satisfied, and seem to be preparing for a sudden onslaught of some kind.
- Malcontent plants have been chatting among themselves forever.
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Word Origin & History
malcontent
1581, from Fr., from O.Fr. malcontent, from mal- (q.v.) + content. The adj. is attested from 1586.
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