Definition of "malcontent" in English

adjective

1. Dissatisfied with current conditions; disaffected, discontented, rebellious.

   • The stress created by all of the changes seemed to be more than she could handle. Initially, she thought her husband was malcontent on purpose and felt he was aware of the arguments he seemed to be starting.

noun

1. A person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel.

   • The diſcord rather than the muſick is heard from the malcontent Malevole's chamber.

2. (obsolete) A state of discontentment or dissatisfaction; something that causes discontent.

verb

1. (transitive, obsolete) To cause discontent or dissatisfaction.