Disgustados

Disgustados is a term that emerged from the Spanish political and social landscape, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It generally refers to a feeling of profound discontent, disillusionment, and resentment experienced by various segments of society. This sentiment was often directed towards the ruling elite, the prevailing political system, and the perceived injustices or stagnation of the era.

The disgustados were not a formally organized group but rather a collective sentiment encompassing a range of social classes and ideologies. This included disillusioned liberals who felt their aspirations for reform had been betrayed, workers frustrated by poor living and working conditions, and intellectuals critical of Spain's perceived backwardness and its loss of colonial power. The term captured a widespread sense of unease and a rejection of the status quo.

This feeling of being "disgusted" contributed to various social movements and political upheavals throughout the period. It fueled republicanism, socialism, anarchism, and regionalist sentiments, as individuals sought alternatives to a system they felt had failed them. While the specific manifestations of disgustados varied, the underlying theme of deep dissatisfaction with the existing order remained a constant undercurrent in Spanish history.