noun
The condition or feeling of recognizing oneself as misaligned with the prevailing systems of hegemony, where one perceives their existence, identity, or actions as not fitting into the dominant cultural, political, or social frameworks. It embodies a conscious awareness of being out of sync with the hegemonic order.
Etymology:
From Greek dys- (“bad, difficult, out of place”) + hegemonia (“leadership, dominance, ruling order”).
Example Sentence:
Living in a corporate-driven city, she constantly felt a sense of dyshegemonia, aware that her values and way of life resisted the structures shaping those around her.