malcontent
Translation
malcontent, dissatisfied person, troublemaker
Examples
He was a known malcontent in the office.
He was a known malcontent in the office.
The group was full of malcontents.
The group was full of malcontents.
Grammar Patterns
a malcontent a dissatisfied or rebellious person He was a known malcontent in the office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rebel, dissident, troublemaker; Antonyms: conformist, supporter
Etymology
From the prefix 'mal-' (bad) and 'content' (satisfied). Literally means 'badly satisfied' or dissatisfied.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has 'bad content' in their mind, always complaining and dissatisfied.