disaffection

English

Etymology

From disaffect + -ion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɪsəˈfɛkʃən/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

disaffection (countable and uncountable, plural disaffections)

  1. Discontent; unrest.
    public disaffection
    growing disaffection
  2. Alienation; loss of loyalty.
    The policy caused disaffection among young voters.
    political disaffection

Usage notes

  • Used with a preposition, such as "with" or "toward".

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