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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Jess also wrangles in Holly (Tamsin Greig), who, having just retired from the police force, isn’t sure what to do next, and Holly’s sister Yvonne (Amelia Bullmore), a disenchanted midwife.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
His campaign has mobilized millions of disenchanted young Ugandans.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
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
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Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
His campaign has mobilized millions of disenchanted young Ugandans.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
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
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“Disenchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disenchanted. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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