malcontented
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- adjective
- /ˌmæl.kənˈtɛndɪd/
:
descontento
- The malcontented citizens protested against the new tax increases imposed by the government.
They are always angry about something, they're always malcontented.
- They are always angry about something, they're always malcontented.
- Now remember, this is the form of narcissism that's more resentful, sullen, aggrieved, victimized, malcontented.
- They can only wear the mask of charm for so long before the exhaustion gets to them, and then they are back to being their malcontented and contemptuous selves.
Examples
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Never underestimate the deviousness of a malcontented spouse.
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He's a malcontented--
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And the blogosphere of malcontented talking heads on the Republican side and corruptly biased on the other side.
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They can only wear the mask of charm for so long before the exhaustion gets to them, and then they are back to being their malcontented and contemptuous selves.
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They can only wear the mask of charm for so long before the exhaustion gets to them, and then they are back to being their malcontented and contemptuous selves.
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After the layoffs, the malcontented employees voiced their concerns at the town hall meeting.
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His malcontented attitude made it difficult for the team to achieve a positive atmosphere.
Synonyms
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6.5
Unhappy and annoyed because you feel unfairly treated or disappointed
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3.2
Not happy because something does not meet your expectations
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3.7
Feeling unhappy because you did not get what you wanted
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7.3
Not happy with people in charge and not willing to support them
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4.3
Feeling unhappy and not satisfied with your situation
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8.5
Unhappy and likely to complain or rebel against authority
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5.3
Not satisfied with the present situation
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8.4
Not satisfied or calmed and often still angry
Antonyms
How Dissatisfied
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3.2
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Surface Forms
Morphology
malcontented = malcontent (semi-transparent) = mal + content + mal + ed
Forming the adjective by adding the regular adjectival '-ed' to 'malcontent' is a predictable and transparent morphological step.
Etymology
Malcontented comes from the parts mal- 'bad' and content 'satisfied', where content is the everyday word you already know. So malcontented literally means 'not satisfied' and is used for people who are unhappy, often with those in power.