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- [dis-uh-fek-tid]
- /ˌdɪs əˈfɛk tɪd/
- /ˌdɪs.əˈfek.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-fek-tid]
- /ˌdɪs əˈfɛk tɪd/
Definitions of disaffected word
- adjective disaffected discontented and disloyal, as toward the government or toward authority. 1
- verb with object disaffected to alienate the affection, sympathy, or support of; make discontented or disloyal: The dictator's policies had soon disaffected the people. 1
- noun disaffected Dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them. 1
- adjective disaffected alienated, malcontent 1
- adjective disaffected Disaffected people no longer fully support something such as an organization or political ideal which they previously supported. 0
- adjective disaffected having lost loyalty or affection for 0
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Origin of disaffected
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; disaffect + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Disaffected
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disaffected popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disaffected
adj disaffected
- rebellious — defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
- discontented — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- dissatisfied — not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- disloyal — false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.
adjective disaffected
- disillusioned — to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant.
- disgruntled — displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish: Her disgruntled husband refused to join us.
- cynical — If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
- alienated — indifferent, unfriendly, or hostile
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
Antonyms for disaffected
adj disaffected
- contented — If you are contented, you are satisfied with your life or the situation you are in.
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
adjective disaffected
- affected — If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people.
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