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

"Citizens also perceive that tension in the public debate causes weariness, disenchantment and disaffection," Felipe said in his traditional address to the nation from Madrid's Royal Palace.

From Barron's

Whether it's the cost of housing, childcare, student debt, disaffection and frustration among all kinds of younger voters is widespread.

From BBC

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

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