malcontent

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is chronically dissatisfied or unhappy.

  - "He's a malcontent and always finds something to complain about."
  - "Despite her wealth, she remained a malcontent, never satisfied with her life."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmal.kən.tɛnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with malcontent
maltent , contentment , ment , lament , lent , pent , tent , bent

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Variants

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malcontent , malcontents

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'malcontente', meaning 'displeased' or 'unhappy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'malcontent' was commonly used in the Elizabethan era to describe someone who was disaffected or disloyal to their ruler.

2. In psychology, the term 'malcontentment' is used to describe a persistent feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

3. Malcontent is a term that is often used in psychology and philosophy to describe a state of chronic dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

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Related Concepts

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1. dissatisfaction: A feeling of being displeased or unhappy with a situation or aspect of one's life.

2. discontent: A state of being unhappy or dissatisfied, often with one's current circumstances.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'malcontent' is often used to describe a character who is discontented or dissatisfied with their current situation. One of the most famous literary malcontents is Hamlet from Shakespeare's play.

How to Memorize "malcontent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a constant frown on their face, always complaining and never satisfied.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'malcontent' with the image of a grumpy and unhappy person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym MAL-CONTENT: M-Mal, A-Always, L-Looking, C-Complaining, O-Out, N-Never, T-Truly, E-Endlessly, N-Nurturing the feeling of dissatisfaction.

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