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disaffected
dissatisfied with and no longer loyal to an authority
Synonyms
- alienated
- disgruntled
- estranged
Antonyms
- loyal
- devoted
- contented
disaffected in a sentence
Disaffected soldiers began to question the commands of their officers.
The reform movement attracted disaffected voters who felt ignored by both parties.
Where it comes from
From dis- and affected, once used to mean 'disposed or loyal.'
Memory hook
DIS-AFFECTED: loyalty has been negatively affected, leaving someone dissatisfied.
Read it in context
- Seven Votes at Dawn History
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