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One who is dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs.

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  • We didn't know if the suggestions were real or simply put forth by a malcontent who wants change for change sake.
  • It was joy, my little malcontent is growing up to be a "prop-a hate-a"!
  • But to a growing legend of spectators, he's simply becoming known as the malcontent's best friend.
  • Now, if Matthew Hoh were some kind of malcontent or incompetent, this would not be the news story that it is.
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