adjective

disaffected

disaffected, discontented, dissatisfied

The party is losing the support of disaffected voters.

The party is losing the support of disaffected voters.

He became disaffected with the company's management.

He became disaffected with the company's management.

((+ noun)) disaffected (noun) The disaffected youth felt ignored by politicians.

((with sb./sth.)) to be disaffected with (sb./sth.) She grew disaffected with the endless meetings.

Synonyms: dissatisfied, discontented, alienated; Antonyms: content, loyal, satisfied

From 'dis-' (not) + 'affected' (in the sense of 'disposed' or 'inclined'). It means no longer well-disposed or loyal.

Think 'DIS-affected' – their 'affection' for a group or authority has gone. They are no longer positively affected by it.

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