disaffection

American  

[dis-uh-fek-shuhn] / ˌdɪs əˈfɛk ʃən /

noun

1. the absence or alienation of affection or goodwill; estrangement;

   Disaffection often leads to outright treason.

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disaffection British  

/ ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən /

noun

1. a state of dissatisfaction or alienation

   the growing disaffection between players

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Etymology

Origin of disaffection

First recorded in 1595–1605; dis- ¹ + affection ¹

Example Sentences

Target “still grapples to find its design/style authority and consumer disaffection lingers,” Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman said in a recent note.

From MarketWatch

Much of the disaffection comes from habitual Democratic voters who see the party’s leaders as slow-moving and timid while the Trump administration continues with its rampage against democratic structures.

From Salon

Given Labour's large majority there is no prospect of the government losing the vote but it could become a focus of broader disaffection.

From BBC

But there is the possibility that it becomes the locus of broader disaffection with the government's direction.

From BBC

Others expressed surprise at the sheer public disaffection with United.

From Salon

Related Words

• alienation
• animosity
• antagonism
• antipathy
• discontent
• dissatisfaction
• estrangement
• hatred
• ill will
• resentment