malkontent

malcontent; dissatisfied

English translations

  1. 01

    discontented

  2. 02

    dissatisfied

  3. 03

    malcontent

Word details

German meaning
Ein Malkontent ist eine Person, die ständig unzufrieden und nörgelnd ist.
English meaning
A malcontent is a person who is constantly dissatisfied and complaining.
Synonym
unzufrieden, missmutig
German example
Er ist ein echter Malkontent und findet immer etwas zu kritisieren.
English example
He is a real malcontent and always finds something to criticize.
Comparative
malkontenterSuperlative: am malkontentesten

Example sentences with “malkontent”

  1. Die malkontente Stimmung in der Gruppe war spürbar. (The malcontent mood in the group was palpable.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'malkontent' commonly used?

No, it is a formal, somewhat literary or archaic term for someone who is chronically dissatisfied.