disaffected

disaffected

English

Etymology

(Of adjective) From the verb disaffect

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

Verb

disaffected

1. simple past tense and past participle of disaffect

Adjective

disaffected (comparative more disaffected, superlative most disaffected)

1. Alienated or estranged, often with hostile effect; rebellious, resentful; disloyal.
2. (obsolete) Affected with disease.

Translations

estranged

French: rebelle (fr) Greek: Ancient: καχέκτης (kakhéktēs)

Manx: neu-yeelys

References

• “disaffected” in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press.