Definitions

disenfranchised

[dis-en-fran-chahyzd] / ˌdɪs ɛnˈfræn tʃaɪzd /

ADJECTIVE

powerless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defenseless helpless impotent incapable ineffective ineffectual inert paralyzed passive vulnerable weak

WEAK

blank chicken debilitated dependent epicene etiolated feeble frail gutless incapacitated infirm out of gas prostrate subject supine tied unarmed unfit wimp wishy-washy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able active capable competent effective lively strong

WEAK

dominant potent powerful

Example Sentences

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Disenfranchised fans could easily have begun to inhabit what he calls a permanent state of schadenfreude, revelling in every minor setback involving a side destined to become the Milton Keynes Dons.

From The Guardian • Sep. 4, 2010

Disenfranchised These are complex elections: not only are the Sudanese meant to be electing a president, there are also elections for the national parliament, state assemblies and governorships.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2010

Disenfranchised are Saarlanders of later vintage, even though they may have lived in the Saar uninterruptedly since 1920, may have heavy investments there.

From Time Magazine Archive

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