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
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Recent Examples of disenchanted
Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
They are made up of immigration advocates, environmentalists, labor organizers, reproductive-rights activists, and perhaps even some disenchanted Republicans.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
The three-time Pro Bowler’s placement on this list is operating under the assumption that Andrews is content remaining with the Ravens and hasn’t become disenchanted with all of the trade speculation and criticism he’s gotten for how Baltimore’s 2024 season ended.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Superman, however, is feeling disenchanted with his role as Earth’s protector at the expense of his own personal happiness – namely, a love life with Lois Lane.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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The fact that this question can be taken up in the twenty-first century suggests that any era can seem disenchanted to the people living in it.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
They are made up of immigration advocates, environmentalists, labor organizers, reproductive-rights activists, and perhaps even some disenchanted Republicans.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
The three-time Pro Bowler’s placement on this list is operating under the assumption that Andrews is content remaining with the Ravens and hasn’t become disenchanted with all of the trade speculation and criticism he’s gotten for how Baltimore’s 2024 season ended.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Superman, however, is feeling disenchanted with his role as Earth’s protector at the expense of his own personal happiness – namely, a love life with Lois Lane.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disenchanted
Adjective
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When these expectations aren't aligned, both sides feel frustrated.—
Nolan Garrett,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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While there is still a lot of time left, fans are becoming more frustrated with each loss.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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His father, a disillusioned professor fighting to salvage his career.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Kenya’s disillusioned young population is demanding far-reaching changes including action against corruption, accountability for security officers implicated in the killings of protesters, and more jobs.—
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semafor.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Gale would be profoundly disappointed to see that, a century after this essay, the US government seems intent on going backwards rather than forwards.—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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George is disappointed that Hector does not seem to give one single fig about Gladys and doesn’t change his offer.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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In that time, borrowers have seen policy changes, inaccurate payment information, and unfulfilled promises of loan forgiveness.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Although the rollout of the driverless cabs was limited, and comes as Tesla has faced years of safety issues and unfulfilled promises in its full self-driving initiatives, the company added $85 billion to its market cap.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Many fans liked that pairing, but others were overall dissatisfied with the new Casa Amor format, which many felt weakened the loyalty test that the challenge typically creates.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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The majority of the supporters that answered our survey (59.5 per cent) are very dissatisfied with West Ham’s owners, while 31 per cent are dissatisfied.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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So that abandonment leaves them angry and bitter and discontented and alienated.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
19 Apr. 2024
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While Mojtaba is ideologically aligned with his father, Khomeini is viewed as a more moderate figure who could appeal to a discontented public and ease international tensions.—
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Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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More recently Fortune reports that ‘revenge quitting’ is ready to take its place, with disgruntled employees venting their frustrations by walking out the door.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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He was assassinated in 1978 by a disgruntled former city supervisor.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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But instead, people are harping on the racketeering charge and treating Combs as the aggrieved party.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2025
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The administration has said that federal judges have overreached by issuing orders that apply to all parties instead of only the aggrieved parties.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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