malcontent Meaning & Definition
What Does Malcontent Mean?
Malcontent is an adjective that means Dissatisfied with current conditions; disaffected, discontented, rebellious. As a noun, it means A person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel. As a verb, it means To cause discontent or dissatisfaction.
Malcontent: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmal.kən.tɛnt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | disaffected, rebellious and discontented |
| Plural | malcontents |
| Comparative / superlative | more malcontent, most malcontent |
| Verb forms | malcontents, malcontenting, malcontented |
Malcontent Definition (Adjective)
- Dissatisfied with current conditions; disaffected, discontented, rebellious.
Malcontent as a 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.
Malcontent as a Verb
- To cause discontent or dissatisfaction.
Synonyms of Malcontent
Malcontent synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Malcontent
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Malcontent in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
malcontent (comparative more malcontent, superlative most malcontent)
malcontent (plural malcontents)
malcontent (third-person singular simple present malcontents, present participle malcontenting, simple past and past participle malcontented)
Words That Rhyme With Malcontent
Origin of Malcontent
From Middle French malcontent, from mal- + content; compare Late Latin malecontentus.
Pronouncing Malcontent
Malcontent is pronounced //ˈmal.kən.tɛnt// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Malcontent
Is malcontent an adjective or a noun?
Malcontent is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for malcontent?
Words with a similar meaning to malcontent include disaffected, rebellious and discontented. See the full list of malcontent synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of malcontent?
The plural of malcontent is malcontents.
What is the past tense of malcontent?
The past tense of malcontent is malcontented. The present participle is malcontenting.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of malcontent?
The comparative form is more malcontent and the superlative form is most malcontent.