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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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In our alleged golden age of TV, comedy has been Cordelia, the disenfranchised child of a grim medium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Some voters in Zanzibar felt disenfranchised and said they would "leave that section blank" on the presidential ballot.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

At a moment when many District residents are seething with rage at the occupying forces taking over their disenfranchised hometown, watching Dunn release his anger via hoagie felt like a gift.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2025

Demme directed socially conscious projects during the 1970s, tackling the disenfranchised and forgotten through action and comedy tales.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

His years as a community organizer had shown him how many people felt unheard and disenfranchised within our democracy.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.