Disaffinity

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsæfɪnɪti/

Definitions of disaffinity

noun a lack of affinity or connection between two or more things

Example Sentences

A1 I have a disaffinity for spicy food.

A2 She developed a disaffinity towards public speaking after a bad experience.

B1 His disaffinity for team sports made it difficult for him to join a club.

B2 The disaffinity between the two groups led to a lack of communication.

C1 Her disaffinity for authority figures made it challenging for her to work in a corporate environment.

C2 The disaffinity between the two countries was evident in their strained diplomatic relations.

Examples of disaffinity in a Sentence

formal There seems to be a disaffinity between the two groups, as they have trouble finding common ground.

informal I have a disaffinity for broccoli, I just can't stand the taste.

slang I don't know why, but I have a total disaffinity for that guy.

figurative Her disaffinity towards change was evident in her reluctance to try new things.

Grammatical Forms of disaffinity

• past tense: disaffinited
• plural: disaffinities
• comparative: more disaffinite
• superlative: most disaffinite
• present tense: disaffinities
• future tense: will disaffinity
• perfect tense: has disaffinited
• continuous tense: is disaffiniting
• singular: disaffinity
• positive degree: disaffinity
• infinitive: to disaffinity
• gerund: disaffiniting
• participle: disaffiniting

Origin and Evolution of disaffinity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disaffinity' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the word 'affinity' meaning 'a natural liking or attraction towards something'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disaffinity' has come to be used to describe a lack of liking or attraction towards something, indicating a negative or unfavorable relationship or connection.