malcontent — a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmælkənˌtent/
Korean meaning: 불만이 많고 반항적인 사람
Korean pronunciation: 맬-컨-텐트 (강세: 맬)
Example Sentences
- The CEO tried to appease the malcontents with free pizza, but they wanted actual raises.
- Every revolution starts with a few malcontents who refuse to accept the status quo.
- The malcontent student complained about everything from the cafeteria food to the library's closing time.
malcontent
NOUN//ˈmælkənˌtent//
a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious
Dissatisfied and rebellious employee
The malcontent spreads discontent, while others stay content
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'malcontent'에서 유래되었으며, 'mal(나쁜)'과 'content(만족한)'가 결합된 단어입니다. 16세기 프랑스 종교 전쟁 시기에 왕실 정책에 불만을 가진 정치 집단을 가리키는 용어로 사용되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO tried to appease the malcontents with free pizza, but they wanted actual raises.”
“Every revolution starts with a few malcontents who refuse to accept the status quo.”
“The malcontent student complained about everything from the cafeteria food to the library's closing time.”
“The king banished all malcontents from the court to maintain peace.”
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