Disaffected Meaning in English
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Definition
Feeling unhappy, dissatisfied, and no longer willing to support authority or the people in charge, often because of disappointment or anger.
Usage & Nuances
'Disaffected' is formal and often refers to groups (youth, employees, citizens) who feel alienated or let down. Common collocations: 'disaffected youth,' 'disaffected voters.' Not simply 'unhappy', but suggesting withdrawal of loyalty or support.
Example Sentences
Many disaffected students joined the protest.
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The company tried to help its disaffected employees.
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A group of disaffected citizens wrote a letter to the mayor.
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The government is worried about the rise of disaffected youth in the city.
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After the changes, some staff remained disaffected and stopped participating in meetings.
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He sounded so disaffected when he talked about his job—like he just didn’t care anymore.
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