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disaffected

[dis-uh-fek-tid] / ˌdɪs əˈfɛk tɪd /


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Platner could relate to disaffected Maine voters, the thinking went, because like many of them, he had never quite found his footing in life.

From Slate Jul. 8, 2026

I think that moving forward the party really ought to bring in and engage leaders who’ve demonstrated that they’re capable of reaching disaffected voters.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

Mr. Ferrer’s portrait of Hepburn is loving and respectful, a welcome change from books written by the disaffected children of such stars as Joan Crawford, Bette Davis and Bing Crosby.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

As one of many disaffected Labour or former Labour voters in Scotland tells me: "It's been shambles after shambles."

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

At the same time, the National Party was throwing open its doors to nonwhites and was busily recruiting disaffected Coloureds and Indians.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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