disaffected disaffected /ˌdɪs.əˈfek.tɪd/ adjective
1 F0 no longer supporting or being satisfied with an organization or idea: » The party needs to take steps to attract disaffected voters.Thesaurus+: ↑Feeling sad and unhappy2 F0 describes young people who are no longer satisfied with society's values: » The teacher said that he found it difficult to cope with a class of disaffected teenagers.» disaffected youthThesaurus+: ↑Feeling sad and unhappydisaffection /-ʃən/ noun [U] ► F0» a growing disaffection with the country's political leadersThesaurus+: ↑Sadness and regret |