disenchanted

adjective

dis·​en·​chant·​ed ˌdis-in-ˈchan-təd How to pronounce disenchanted (audio)
Synonyms of disenchantednext
: 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.Brad Lemley

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Though Pierre focused much of his address on domestic issues, including the country’s disenchanted youths and gang membership, regional politics and the shift away from long-standing political personalities loomed large during the ceremony. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Dec. 2025 One that defies the archaic, violent stereotype of the disenchanted poor. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025 Users are growing increasingly disenchanted with the amount of AI slop on social media, with some choosing to log off altogether. Andrew R. Chow, Time, 18 Nov. 2025 Recent history offers no shortage of examples of moguls who purchase a famous media brand, then become disenchanted with the industry. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disenchanted

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disenchanted was in 1832

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“Disenchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disenchanted. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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