disaffection

Example Sentences

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Protesters have fought back against depictions that they are lazy, arguing the government should tackle deteriorating working conditions that are driving a disaffection with jobs and reluctance to work longer.

From Washington Post

Few have spoken as directly to White disaffection as Donald Trump.

From Washington Post

The popular disaffection among Sunni Arabs that led to the growth of the brutal Islamic State could have been prevented.

From Washington Post

Mr. Vance and other Republicans have subtly evoked white disaffection by portraying a largely white, rural and conservative area as neglected by federal officials.

From New York Times

But for a long time now, European terrorism has had its roots closer to home, in North Africa and the Middle East and in domestic disaffection.

From New York Times