Disaffected

/ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Discontented or dissatisfied, especially with authority or a system.

The disaffected youth in the community organized protests against the government's policies.

Feeling alienated or estranged from a group or society.

Many disaffected employees left the company due to poor management and lack of recognition.

Having lost faith or loyalty, often in relation to political or social structures.

The political party struggled to regain the support of its disaffected base after the scandal.

Late 17th century from dis- 'not' + affected.

disaffected youth:

young people who are dissatisfied or disillusioned with society or authority.

disaffected electorate:

voters who feel disconnected from political parties or the electoral process.

disaffected workers:

employees who are unhappy or dissatisfied with their workplace or employer.

fed up

He's fed up with all the politics at work.

burnt out

After years of the same job, she feels burnt out and disaffected.