Social Critique Terminology

noun a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious

adjective dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs

• The malcontent employee constantly voiced his dissatisfaction with the company's policies.
• The malcontent customer complained about the service at the restaurant.
• That malcontent is always causing trouble.
• The malcontent artist found inspiration in his discontentment.

noun a young, inexperienced, or impertinent person

• The young whippersnapper showed great promise in his academic pursuits.
• That little whippersnapper is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
• I can't believe that whippersnapper beat me at basketball.
• The new CEO may be a whippersnapper in age, but he has proven to be a visionary leader.