disaffected

UK
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/
US
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

Translations

disaffectedadjective
more disaffected
Comp.
most disaffected
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/
US
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/
mécontentS’emploie surtout pour des personnes ou des groupes qui ne soutiennent plus l’autorité ou l’organisation concernée.
The disaffected employees organized a protest against the company's new policies.
Les employés mécontents ont organisé une manifestation contre la nouvelle politique de l’entreprise.
désabuséSens plus général : quelqu’un qui a perdu sa loyauté, son enthousiasme ou qui se sent aliéné.
Years of broken promises left many supporters disaffected.
Des années de promesses non tenues ont laissé de nombreux partisans désabusés.
disaffectverb

disaffected

Past Simple

disaffected
Past Simple
disaffected
Past Participle
disaffecting
Gerund
UK
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt/
US
/ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt/
aliénerAu sens de détourner de sa loyauté, de son attachement ou de son soutien.
The new policies disaffected many of the company's long-time employees.
Les nouvelles politiques ont aliéné de nombreux employés de longue date de l'entreprise.

Definitions

disaffectedadjective
Dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them.
The disaffected employees organized a protest against the company's new policies.
Feeling alienated, resentful, or discontented in general; having lost loyalty or enthusiasm.
Years of broken promises left many supporters disaffected.
disaffectverb
To alienate the affection or loyalty of someone; to cause someone to lose interest or support.
The new policies disaffected many of the company's long-time employees.