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disaffecting


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Causing feelings of apathy, dissatisfaction, or alienation


Variants
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disaffect , disaffected , disaffecting , disaffection , disaffections , disaffects
Etymology
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From dis- 'opposing' + affect 'to influence'


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  1. Disaffecting is a relatively modern term, first appearing in print in the late 19th century.

  2. The term 'disaffected' was once used to describe individuals who were dissatisfied with their rulers or governments, leading to the term 'disaffected classes' in political discourse.


Related Concepts
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  1. Apathy: A lack of interest or concern, often leading to inaction.

  2. Alienation: The feeling of being isolated or excluded from a group or community.


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Disaffecting is often used in the context of social and political unrest, describing a sense of detachment or disconnection from society or one's community.

How to Memorize "disaffecting"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people looking disconnected or disengaged from their surroundings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with feelings of apathy and dissatisfaction.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'disaffecting': Dissatisfied Individuals Separated And Feeling Cut Off From Engagement In Norms And Traditions.


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