disaffected – dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control
(Pronounced dis-uh-fek-tid)
To remember the definition of the word disaffected, use the following mnemonic:
Their disgusting behaviour affected (disaffected) us all, and we were dissatisfied with the people in authority.
Examples of disaffected in a sentence
The ridiculous taxes disaffected the majority of the people.
The disaffected masses rose up against the government.
Most of the staff left after being disaffected by the upper management.
