单词 | disaffectedly |
释义 | disaffectedlyadv. 1. In a manner characterized by lack of affection, enthusiasm, or interest. Cf. disaffection n. 1. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > indifference > [adverb] indifferently1574 perfunctorily1581 perfunctoriously1609 unconcernedly1636 disaffectedly1646 inconcernedly1695 gaily1810 nonchalantly1836 off-handed1840 uncovetingly1862 uncaringly1868 insouciantly1880 uninterestedly1891 disinterestedly1941 the mind > emotion > absence of emotion > [adverb] > lukewarmly or unenthusiastically lukely1340 faintlyc1440 slightly1599 with half a heart1600 heartlessly1606 lukewarmly1611 disaffectedly1646 half-heartedly1870 unzealously1871 tepidly1873 1646 T. Lushington Crell's Expiation of Sinner xiii. 358 That they be wanting in no good worke, to performe it perfunctorily, unwillingly or disaffectedly. 1843 Age 30 Apr. 4/2 It may, perhaps, be as well, that the offending son and brother should not mingle ashes with those of the several monarchs with whom in life he lived so disaffectedly. 1899 ‘C. E. Craddock’ Story of Old Fort Loudon x. 282 To this Demeré responded disaffectedly, ‘Oh, certainly, beyond a doubt.’ 1941 H. Nemerov in Harvard Advocate June 10/2 A man in a magazine advertisement with his head turned disaffectedly away from a cup of coffee, saying: ‘Nope, I keep away from it. Keeps me up nights.’ 1987 Antioch Rev. 45 207 My companions in the rake-backed chairs listen wanly, blandly, tolerantly, disaffectedly. 2013 Independent (Nexis) 2 July 38 She languishes at home in her novelty onesies, disaffectedly flipping between laptop and trash TV. 2. With regard to dissatisfaction with or dissent from a system of organization, authority, etc.; in a manner characterized by or suggestive of this; discontentedly, rebelliously. Cf. disaffection n. 2. ΘΚΠ society > authority > lack of subjection > rebelliousness > political disaffection > [adverb] malignantly1645 disaffectedly1689 society > morality > duty or obligation > recognition of duty > undutifulness > disloyalty > [adverb] disloyally?1417 disaffectedly1689 1689 H. Mackay Let. 13 June in Mem. War Scotl. & Irel. (1833) 228 The Marquis of Athole doth not play faire, for his countrey is very disaffectedly disposed. 1703 S. Wesley Let. from Country Divine 6 Whenever the Young Men had any discourse of the Government, and talk'd disaffectedly or disloyally, he never fail'd to rebuke and admonish 'em. 1793 J. Williams Calm Exam. 59 They look disaffectedly and with scorn at the present rulers of their hamlets, and think that what is, should not be. 1868 Morning Post 7 Mar. 4/6 Strong defensible positions, such as would..awe and influence the disaffectedly inclined at all times, and form..impregnable positions on the outbreak of any future insurrection. 1919 Richmond (New S. Wales) River Express 8 Aug. 2/5 Considine, who is alleged to have spoken disaffectedly the other day, was originally intended for the church, but a craving for argument..pushed him into the Labor movement. 2013 Irish News (Nexis) 26 Feb. 24 Many young nationalists became disaffectedly imbued by the reality that they were ethnically, culturally and religiously viewed as undesirables by the state. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adv.1646 |
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