disenchanted
adjective
dis·en·chant·ed
ˌdis-in-ˈchan-təd 
: no longer happy, pleased, or satisfied : disappointed, dissatisfied
disenchanted voters/workers/fans
But midway through his architectural training at the Rhode Island School of Design, he grew disenchanted with the pretentious edifice of postmodern design.—
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Air travelers have become disenchanted with commercial air travel, with its high fares, fees, long lines and terrible customer service.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Longtime San Diego demographer John Weeks suspects that some of last year’s moves out of the county may include recent arrivals from foreign countries who have grown disenchanted with San Diego.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024
Since the invasion of Ukraine, Spain has become a haven for disenchanted Russians, many of whom have moved to the warmer coastal areas, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Four Daughters finds the family coaching the actors through meta scenes in which the elder girls become disenchanted by Hamrouni’s abrasive parenting style and adopt a ghastly version of rebellion.
—Matthew Jacobs, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024
But Young’s campaign comes as voters appear to be increasingly disenchanted with the divisive and polarized state of modern politics.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 29 Feb. 2024
His research team had become disenchanted with his relentless search for scientific glory.
—Nicholas Wade, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
As Eve discovers there's more to this disenchanted walking cadaver than just his decaying limbs, sparks begin to fly between the pair.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Recent polls have shown that neither Biden nor Trump are exciting choices for voters, and some experts have suggested that even a few thousand disenchanted Kennedy voters could sway the election in either direction.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2024
Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Longtime San Diego demographer John Weeks suspects that some of last year’s moves out of the county may include recent arrivals from foreign countries who have grown disenchanted with San Diego.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024
Since the invasion of Ukraine, Spain has become a haven for disenchanted Russians, many of whom have moved to the warmer coastal areas, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Four Daughters finds the family coaching the actors through meta scenes in which the elder girls become disenchanted by Hamrouni’s abrasive parenting style and adopt a ghastly version of rebellion.
—Matthew Jacobs, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024
But Young’s campaign comes as voters appear to be increasingly disenchanted with the divisive and polarized state of modern politics.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 29 Feb. 2024
His research team had become disenchanted with his relentless search for scientific glory.
—Nicholas Wade, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
As Eve discovers there's more to this disenchanted walking cadaver than just his decaying limbs, sparks begin to fly between the pair.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Recent polls have shown that neither Biden nor Trump are exciting choices for voters, and some experts have suggested that even a few thousand disenchanted Kennedy voters could sway the election in either direction.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Disenchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disenchanted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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