Synonyms of disenchanted

disenchanted 1 of 2

adjective

as in frustrated

Related Words

• frustrated
• disillusioned
• disappointed
• unfulfilled
• dissatisfied
• discontented
• disgruntled
• aggrieved
• displeased
• upset
• perturbed
• discontent
• malcontent
• disturbed
• unhappy
• dejected
• depressed
• disquieted
• despairing
• sad
• despondent
• disconsolate
• joyless
• inconsolable
• downcast
• sorrowful
• doleful
• forlorn
• mournful
• downhearted
• miserable
• hangdog
• low-spirited
• down

Dissimilar Words

• satisfied
• content
• contented
• pleased
• happy
• joyful
• joyous
• glad
• gratified
• delighted
• blissful
• jubilant
• triumphant
• exultant
• elated

disenchanted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of disenchant

as in disillusioned

to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes

if you thought that you could pass this course without doing any work, let me be the first to disenchant you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disillusioned
• disabused
• undeceived
• advised
• told
• sophisticated
• apprised
• filled in
• exposed
• refuted
• uncovered
• disclosed
• unmasked
• spilled
• debunked
• divulged
• clued (in)
• unveiled
• wised (up)
• showed up
• uncloaked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misled
• deluded
• duped
• misrepresented
• misinformed
• tricked
• fooled
• misguided
• beguiled
• took in
• snowed
• hoodwinked
• kidded
• gulled
• bluffed
• cozened
• hoaxed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disenchanted

Adjective

That hasn’t always been the case on the South Side, of course, and as expectations grow, there’s a chance Sox fans will become disenchanted when things go horribly wrong, as happens in baseball. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

Trump has repeatedly lashed out at Carlson — and other right-wing influencers — in recent months who have become disenchanted with the president. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026

Verb

For more than 15 years, independents have made up the largest group of voters, as Americans have grown increasingly disenchanted with the two-party system. — Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026

The kids weren’t interested in smoking pot or social protests, and they were disenchanted with the science classes offered at their local schools. — IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2025