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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

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

But it did expose how the platform’s own algorithms or default settings played a part in spurring such malcontent.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2021

The year I turned 15 — a malcontent at odds with my stepmom — I returned to my dad and brother in Washington State.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 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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