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disaffection

American  
[dis-uh-fek-shuhn] / ˌdɪs əˈfɛk ʃən /

noun

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

    Disaffection often leads to outright treason.
disaffection British  
/ ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən /

noun

  1. a state of dissatisfaction or alienation

    the growing disaffection between players
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Etymology

Origin of disaffection

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

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"Citizens also perceive that tension in the public debate causes weariness, disenchantment and disaffection," Felipe said in his traditional address to the nation from Madrid's Royal Palace.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Whether it's the cost of housing, childcare, student debt, disaffection and frustration among all kinds of younger voters is widespread.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Target “still grapples to find its design/style authority and consumer disaffection lingers,” Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman said in a recent note.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

Mary’s charming disaffection and effortless style mirrored Posey’s.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

She thought again of Mia’s disaffection when she’d offered to buy one of Mia’s photos, of Mia’s reticence about her past.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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