DISAFFECTED Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

disaffected 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of disaffected

as in disgruntled

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verb

past tense of disaffect

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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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

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 While that figure is similar to the slumping sentiment Gallup registered last year, the ranks of the disaffected have grown. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 Maybe that was a way of calming his nerves, but the upshot is to give him a disaffected air that’s almost Lou Reed adjacent. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disaffected

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Adjective

My clients have found this to be a very effective strategy to ensure there are no surprises, big disappointments or overwhelming, stressful situations that then lead to disgruntled feelings for both the owner and staff.

— Hanneke Antonelli, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
In 2025, Bonnaroo kicked off on schedule, but more heavy rains ultimately led to the cancellation of the remainder of the festival and sent thousands of disgruntled fans packing up early.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgruntled

Verb

But for the medieval and classics scholar in Kratz, the film invited questions and infuriated him at times.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Under its previous operator, Mountain View had been plagued by riots that drew negative press and infuriated locals.

— Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of infuriated

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Sadat was killed by Muslim extremists who were displeased with Sadat’s foreign and domestic policies.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
When the restaurant informed the couple that they were not permitted to offer special alcoholic deals due to local restrictions, the couple was displeased.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 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

But in producing and posting videos that feel very much like ads for Higgsfield, both creators left portions of their audiences feeling alienated.

— Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026
He was soon being pilloried on several fronts including management decisions that alienated key executives, and a public fight with star Scarlett Johansson.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of alienated

Verb

The political stalemate is likely to leave both Republicans and Democrats dissatisfied.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 July 2026
After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026

Definition of dissatisfied

Adjective

The specifics are needed, as Baldwin’s words bring bracing, embittered context to the film’s lustrous European tour.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Page, an imposing figure in his double-breasted suit, can add a seductive lilt to his booming bass or an icy edge that provides a peek into his embittered soul.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of embittered

Verb

The White House had previously angered US ranchers by quadrupling low-tariff imports of Argentine beef to cool prices.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
During a joint practice last summer in Houston, Moehrig decked Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson on a hard but clean hit that angered a few of Hutchinson’s teammates.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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