malcontents

The word “malcontents” has 3 syllables: mal-con-tents

It's pronounced as /ˈmæl.kən.tɛnts/


What is synonym and antonym for malcontents?

In the thesaurus, “malcontents” has 15 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for malcontents along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for malcontents

  • anarchists
  • crabs
  • cynics
  • detractors
  • discontents
  • extremists
  • grumps
  • misanthropes
  • moaners
  • naysayers
  • pessimists
  • radicals
  • screamers
  • squawkers
  • weepers

Antonyms for malcontents

  • happy campers
  • idealists
  • loyalists
  • optimists
  • patriots
  • positivists
  • supporters

Meanings of malcontents

  • noun
    1. A person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel.
    2. A state of discontentment or dissatisfaction; something that causes discontent.
  • verb
    1. To cause discontent or dissatisfaction.

Example Sentences

  • The leader warned that the group of malcontents could disrupt the entire operation.
  • The company decided to address the concerns of the malcontents to restore harmony.
  • A few malcontents in the audience began to boo during the performance.
  • The king's harsh policies gave rise to a growing number of malcontents among his subjects.
  • The meeting was filled with malcontents who were vocal about their grievances.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to malcontents, such as: anarchists, crabs, cynics, detractors, discontents, extremists, grumps.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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