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disaffection Meaning & Definition

/dɪsəˈfɛkʃən/

What Does Disaffection Mean?

As a noun, disaffection means Discontent; unrest. It can also mean Alienation; loss of loyalty.

Disaffection in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/dɪsəˈfɛkʃən/
Synonymsestrangement and alienation
Pluraldisaffections

Disaffection Definition (Noun)

  1. Discontent; unrest.

    public disaffection

  2. Alienation; loss of loyalty.

    political disaffection

Synonyms of Disaffection

Disaffection synonyms and antonyms →

Disaffection in a Sentence

public disaffection

growing disaffection

political disaffection

The policy caused disaffection among young voters.

Word Forms & Grammar

disaffection (countable and uncountable, plural disaffections)

Words That Rhyme With Disaffection

Origin of Disaffection

From disaffect + -ion.

Frequently Asked Questions About Disaffection

What part of speech is disaffection?

Disaffection is a noun.

What is another word for disaffection?

Words with a similar meaning to disaffection include estrangement and alienation. See the full list of disaffection synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of disaffection?

The plural of disaffection is disaffections.

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