Definition

A feeling of dissatisfaction or lack of loyalty towards someone or something, often leading to a sense of alienation or unrest.

Example

The disaffection among the employees was evident after the company announced the layoffs.

Conversation

Have you noticed any disaffection among our classmates lately?

Yeah, it seems like a lot of people are feeling disconnected.

I wonder what could have caused that kind of disaffection in the first place.

Maybe it's just the stress from all the assignments piling up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disaffection → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "affection" (from Latin "affectio", meaning a feeling or emotion). The word describes a state of being away from or lacking in positive feelings or emotions towards someone or something.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'away' ('dis-') from positive 'feelings' ('affectio') — that's why disaffection means a lack of affection.

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