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- [dis-uh-fek-shuh n]
- /ˌdɪs əˈfɛk ʃən/
- /ˌdɪs.əˈfek.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-fek-shuh n]
- /ˌdɪs əˈfɛk ʃən/
Definitions of disaffection word
- noun disaffection the absence or alienation of affection or goodwill; estrangement; disloyalty: Disaffection often leads to outright treason. 1
- noun disaffection A state or feeling of being dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them. 1
- noun disaffection alienation, dissatisfaction 1
- uncountable noun disaffection Disaffection is the attitude that people have when they stop supporting something such as an organization or political ideal. 0
- noun disaffection a state of dissatisfaction or alienation 0
- noun disaffection Discontent; unrest. 0
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Origin of disaffection
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; dis-1 + affection1
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Parts of speech for Disaffection
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disaffection popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disaffection usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disaffection
noun disaffection
- discontent — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- resentment — the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.
- ill will — hostile feeling; malevolence; enmity: to harbor ill will against someone.
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
Antonyms for disaffection
noun disaffection
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- rapport — relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation: a teacher trying to establish close rapport with students.
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- good will — friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
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