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malcontent

[mal-kuhn-tent] / ˌmæl kənˈtɛnt /


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She’s the kind of malcontent who will, in all sincerity, accuse people of being “in cahoots.”

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Production designer Craig Lathrop, a Robert Eggers regular, recreates the merciless grimness of winter in New England among its malcontent townies.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

But it wouldn’t be a reach to believe the NBA legend’s criticism of his portrayal in the show — as a tempestuous and profane malcontent who vacillates between anger and despair — helped boost ratings.

From Washington Post • May 15, 2022

Most prominently, Jalen Ramsey was considered an attention-seeking malcontent by many after he forced his way out of Jacksonville, but the cornerback has become an All-Pro and an exemplary leader in Los Angeles.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2021

I worried that an appearance in Ossining might present some malcontent with an opportunity to come after me.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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