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Definition of disaffected

disaffected

/ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/
dis · af · fect · ed
Adverb:disaffectedly
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disaffected Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Dissatisfied, estranged, and no longer loyal or supportive toward an established authority, institution, or group.

Example

"The party struggled to regain the support of disaffected voters who felt their economic concerns had been ignored."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'disaffected' (estranged or dissatisfied with authority) with 'unaffected' (unchanged by an event, or natural and sincere in manner).

• Rhymes for disaffected

• Nearby Words

disadvantaged
disadvantageous
disadvantageously
disaffected
disagree
disagreeable
disagreeableness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the prefix 'dis-' and the obsolete sense of 'affected' meaning 'favorably disposed or inclined toward', ultimately from Latin 'affectare'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disaffected. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disaffected
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