disaffection

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of hostility or apathy towards something, often a group, cause, or institution.

  - "The public's disaffection with the government's policies led to massive protests."
  - "Despite his initial enthusiasm, he eventually developed a disaffection for his job."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disaffection
friction , action , condition , affection

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Variants

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disaffect , disaffected , disaffecting , disaffection , disaffections , disaffects

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Etymology

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Middle English: from dis- 'opposite, reverse' + affection 'feeling, love, attachment'

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Trivia

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1. Disaffection is a common theme in science fiction, often representing a rebellion against an oppressive regime.

2. The term 'disaffection' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. Disaffection can also refer to a feeling of disconnection or estrangement from one's own body or identity.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A feeling of indifference or lack of interest, often leading to disaffection.

2. alienation: A feeling of being isolated or disconnected, often leading to disaffection.

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Culture

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Disaffection is a common theme in literature and art, often reflecting social and political unrest. It can be seen in works such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death' and Bertolt Brecht's 'Mother Courage and Her Children'.

How to Memorize "disaffection"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people standing with their backs turned towards an institution or cause they once supported, symbolizing their disaffection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disaffection' with feelings of hostility or apathy towards something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'disaffection' as 'dis'-liking 'affection' or 'dis'-agreeing with 'affection'.

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