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disaffected

[dis-uh-fek-tid] / ˌdɪs əˈfɛk tɪd /


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Sonko had generated a passionate following among Senegal's disaffected youth ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Mr. Ferrer’s portrait of Hepburn is loving and respectful, a welcome change from books written by the disaffected children of such stars as Joan Crawford, Bette Davis and Bing Crosby.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Second, when young people, like any other disaffected group, stop turning to law enforcement to address disputes, they often stop cooperating with police, they choose to solve problems themselves, and due process recedes even further.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Led by a disaffected corporal who never liked Sutton and who dreams of collapsing the crypto-economy to his financial benefit, the group attempt to take her and the First Family hostage.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

At the same time, the National Party was throwing open its doors to nonwhites and was busily recruiting disaffected Coloureds and Indians.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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