disaffection

[dis-uh-fek-shuhn]

noun

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

   Disaffection often leads to outright treason.

disaffection

/ ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən /

noun

1. a state of dissatisfaction or alienation

   the growing disaffection between players

Word History and Origins

Origin of disaffection¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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

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

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Others expressed surprise at the sheer public disaffection with United.

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"If you watch those series now, you’re beginning to see what was going in the country; a disaffection with mainstream political parties," producer Kieran Smith said.

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Related Words

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