Disaffected

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Pronunciation: /dɪs.əˈfɛktɪd/

Definitions of disaffected

adjective A term used to describe someone who is dissatisfied or rebellious, especially toward authority or society.

Example Sentences

A1 The disaffected student refused to participate in the group project.

A2 The disaffected workers went on strike to protest against low wages.

B1 The disaffected citizens organized a peaceful protest to demand political change.

B2 The disaffected customers boycotted the company for its unethical business practices.

C1 The disaffected voters expressed their dissatisfaction by voting for a third-party candidate.

C2 The disaffected employees formed a union to negotiate better working conditions.

Examples of disaffected in a Sentence

formal The disaffected group of employees expressed their grievances through a formal letter to the management.

informal The disaffected students decided to skip class and hang out at the park instead.

slang The disaffected teens were totally over school and just wanted to chill at the mall.

figurative The disaffected artist found solace in painting, using colors to express their inner turmoil.

Grammatical Forms of disaffected

past tense

disaffected

plural

disaffecteds

comparative

more disaffected

superlative

most disaffected

present tense

disaffects

future tense

will disaffect

perfect tense

have disaffected

continuous tense

is disaffecting

singular

disaffected

positive degree

disaffected

infinitive

to disaffect

gerund

disaffecting

participle

disaffected

Origin and Evolution of disaffected

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'disaffected' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'desafecter'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is discontented or dissatisfied with authority or the status quo, the word 'disaffected' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of alienation or lack of loyalty towards a group or organization.