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disaffected

 

[ ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling disillusioned or disenchanted

Disaffected means dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them. It refers to a sense of alienation or estrangement from a group or organization.

Synonyms

disenchanted, disillusioned, estranged

Examples of usage

  • He became disaffected with the company after multiple disagreements with management.
  • The disaffected citizens protested against the government's policies.
  • She was disaffected with the political party she used to support.
Context #2 | Adjective

no longer feeling loyal or supportive

Disaffected can also describe a lack of loyalty or support towards a person, group, or cause. It implies a sense of detachment or apathy.

Synonyms

alienated, apathetic, indifferent

Examples of usage

  • The disaffected employees formed a union to address their grievances.
  • The disaffected voters chose to abstain from the election.
  • He was disaffected towards his former mentor.

Translations

Translations of the word "disaffected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontente

🇮🇳 असंतुष्ट

🇩🇪 unzufrieden

🇮🇩 tidak puas

🇺🇦 невдоволений

🇵🇱 niezadowolony

🇯🇵 不満

🇫🇷 mécontent

🇪🇸 descontento

🇹🇷 memnuniyetsiz

🇰🇷 불만족스러운

🇸🇦 غير راضٍ

🇨🇿 nespokojený

🇸🇰 nespokojný

🇨🇳 不满

🇸🇮 nezadovoljen

🇮🇸 óánægður

🇰🇿 наразылық

🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილო

🇦🇿 narazı

🇲🇽 descontento

Etymology

The word 'disaffected' originated from the late 16th century, combining the prefix 'dis-' (indicating negation) with 'affected' meaning 'inclined or disposed.' Over time, it evolved to convey a sense of discontent or lack of loyalty. The term has been used to describe various forms of disillusionment or alienation in social, political, and personal contexts.

See also: affect, affectation, affected, affectedness, affection, affective, unaffected.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,339, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.