Difference between Discontent and Malcontent

What is the difference between Discontent and Malcontent?

Discontent as a noun is dissatisfaction. while Malcontent as a noun is a person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Dissatisfaction. A longing for better times or circumstances. A discontented person. (see also malcontent).

Example sentence: Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: dissatisfied with current conditions; discontented

We hope you now know whether to use Discontent or Malcontent in your sentence.