malcontent
Translation
malcontent, dissident, troublemaker
Examples
A group of malcontents protested the new law.
A group of malcontents protested the new law.
He was known as a malcontent in the office.
He was known as a malcontent in the office.
Grammar Patterns
((a malcontent)) a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious A group of malcontents protested the new law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rebel, dissident, troublemaker; Antonyms: loyalist, supporter
Etymology
From the prefix 'mal-' (bad) + 'content' (satisfied). Literally, someone who is 'badly content'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'badly content' and therefore always complaining or rebelling.