disaffected

Example Sentences

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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

Sonko had generated a passionate following among Senegal's disaffected youth ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

For a company founded by ex-OpenAI executives disaffected with Sam Altman’s business practices, it seemingly has little compunction about the aggressive tacks it’s already taken to shore up its $380 billion bottom line.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

Mr. Bush came to the realization—and only after 9/11, remember—that vicious rulers and their failed states generate disaffected people who harbor ill designs on the United States.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

She sounded disaffected, cool, all blues and violets, the opposite of the hot ember glow that burned inside Maya.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway