disaffection

• Substantivo que designa um estado de descontentamento, alienação ou falta de lealdade, frequentemente em relação a um governo, autoridade ou grupo.

A noun referring to a state of discontent, alienation, or lack of loyalty, often towards a government, authority, or group.

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1. Alienation from othersC1formal

   A feeling of being separated or estranged from other people or a group.

   Alienação

   • His constant criticism led to a sense of disaffection among his colleagues.
   • The teenager's disaffection from his family was a cause for concern.
   • Disaffection can arise when people feel unheard or undervalued.

   Sinônimosalienationdetachmentdisconnectionestrangementisolationseparation

   Antônimosaffectionattachmentclosenesssolidarity

2. Disloyalty to authorityC1formal

   A feeling of dissatisfaction and lack of support towards a government or established authority.

   Descontentamento com a autoridade

   • Growing disaffection with the government led to widespread protests.
   • The policy changes caused deep disaffection among the civil servants.
   • Disaffection within the party weakened its leadership.

   Sinônimosalienationdefectiondiscontentdisloyaltydissatisfactiondissentestrangementsedition

   Antônimosallegiancedevotionfaithfulnessfealtyloyalty