Synonyms of disaffection

disaffection

noun

as in estrangement

the loss of friendship or affection

widespread disaffection with the governor's administration in its final year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estrangement
• alienation
• schism
• divorce
• breakup
• hostility
• rift
• disgruntlement
• separation
• souring
• antagonism
• bitterness
• rupture
• split
• animosity
• indignation
• disillusionment
• embitterment
• antipathy
• disenchantment
• outrage
• rancor
• breach
• jaundice
• ire
• rage
• fury
• wrath
• spleen
• aggravation
• infuriation
• furor
• envenoming
• incensing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reconciliation
• reconcilement
• endearment
• conciliation
• pacification
• ingratiation
• appeasement
• propitiation
• mollification

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disaffection

Advanced robotics and a rapid rollout of AI should counter the shrinking workforce, while creating enough new jobs to keep youth disaffection at bay. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Their disaffection can create a culture of hopelessness and emotional stasis that lasts well past any economic recovery. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026

In Mike Nichols’ 1967 comedy of disaffection, Hoffman originated the role that Rhys played onstage, so the snub was startling. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Certainly both sides do seem to be capitalizing on the same sense of disaffection with government. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026

Some say Binface’s relative popularity is a reflection of voter disaffection. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Such growing disaffection is not a one-way street, with American approval of Britain dropping by 15% in the past five years. — Garret Martin, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

But as each new generation gets further away from the novel’s original milieu and the image of Holden Caulfield has become shorthand for privileged disaffection, its necessity in curricula has been questioned. — Adam Messinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses. — Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026