disaffection

noun — 2 senses

disaffection

noun

/dɪsəˈfɛkʃən/

Etymology From disaffect + -ion.

1

Discontent; unrest.

  • public disaffection
  • growing disaffection
2

Alienation; loss of loyalty.

  • political disaffection
  • The policy caused disaffection among young voters.

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