DISAFFECTIONATE

Etymology

Adjective

disaffectionate (comparative more disaffectionate, superlative most disaffectionate)

Not disposed to affection; unfriendly.

Source: Wiktionary


Dis`af*fec"tion*ate, a.

Definition: Not disposed to affection; unfriendly; disaffected. [R.] Blount.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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