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adjective

Definition of disaffectednext
as in disgruntled

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verb

past tense of disaffect
1
as in infuriated
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring the candidate tried to win over disaffected voters

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2
as in displeased
to make discontented the troops were disaffected by the extension of their tours of duty

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Recent Examples of disaffected
Adjective
But Democrats believe that Kamala Harris’ eventual loss in Michigan stemmed in part from their lingering splits over Gaza, leading disaffected voters to stay home despite the urging of many progressives who had previously backed the protest. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 July 2026 Jack Nicholson stars as a disaffected journalist who assumes the identity of a dead man in an attempt to start over, only to find that his new life is even more complicated than his own. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Fight Club starred Norton as an unnamed man who can't sleep and has become disaffected and lost. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Not every young author who writes about disaffected young protagonists is the new Sally Rooney. — Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disaffected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disaffected
  1. disgruntled
  2. infuriated
  3. displeased
  4. discontented
  5. alienated
  6. dissatisfied
  7. embittered
  8. angered
Adjective
  • Multi-talented All-Star forward Shawn Marion had just been traded from upbeat Phoenix (34-14) to beleaguered Miami (9-37) in a deal for disgruntled center Shaquille O’Neal.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • One alternative is that disgruntled diplomacy among two nations (in the absence of a recession) will only make sports fans clutch their hockey entertainment (and maybe equipment) more closely.
    — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of disgruntled
Verb
  • Sydney Sweeney is no stranger to starring in a controversial ad — and her latest effort has infuriated female athletes, including Olympians.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But Marcia was beginning to sound like Marcia on the page, Marcia in those essays that both excited and infuriated her readers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of infuriated
Verb
  • While most of the male cops were unhappy with the gender integration of the department, a lot of the women officers were displeased, too.
    — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The only cohort of players likely to be displeased with this year’s prize money increases are doubles specialists.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of displeased
Adjective
  • Ulf the White growing increasingly discontented with Rhaenyra’s demands.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The rookie southpaw’s effervescent, larger-than-life personality also provided a struggling, discontented Red Sox with an immediate and much-needed infusion of joy and humor.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of discontented
Verb
  • These views have already alienated some members of the HELP Committee.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • His decision to campaign alongside internet personality Hasan Piker has alienated more centrist Democratic figures who hoped the party would moderate after losing to Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of alienated
Verb
  • More Florida customers dissatisfied Count Brandon Reich among Florida’s unhappy property insurance customers.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The political stalemate is likely to leave both Republicans and Democrats dissatisfied.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of dissatisfied
Adjective
  • After a pair of SEC Championships and a national title during his five-year tenure with the Tigers, Saban departed for the NFL, leaving many folks on the bayou feeling embittered and betrayed.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In one scene, Amy heroically assuages an embittered foster kid by returning him to the memory of a fun school field trip.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of embittered
Verb
  • Abiy also angered Somalia by trying to negotiate access to the sea via the territory of Somaliland.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That is, Lamashtu spoke out about something that angered and disgusted the divine patriarch, and she was cast down to earth.
    — Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
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“Disaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaffected. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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