Malcontent

usgb/ˌmælkənˈtent/
adjective

Unhappy or displeased with the current situation or conditions.

He was malcontent with his low-paying job.
Visual representation of "malcontent" - Unhappy or displeased with the current situation or conditions.

Often appears as...

  • highly malcontent
  • largely malcontent
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Visual representation of "malcontent"
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Subtle Negativity

Used to express mild dissatisfaction without strong emotion.

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She's malcontent with the limited dining options.
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Emotional Restraint

Suggests the person is not openly aggressive about their dissatisfaction.

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He remained malcontent, yet he didn't complain loudly.
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Calm Displeasure

Often implies a calm, thoughtful form of unhappiness, rather than immediate anger.

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Despite being malcontent with the results, she thanked the judges.
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