DISENCHANTED Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of disenchanted

as in frustrated

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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

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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 See All Example Sentences for disenchanted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disenchanted

Adjective

Unemployment remains above 30%, making migrants easy political targets for frustrated communities and opportunistic actors.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Most frustrated of all are the people tasked with policing the takeovers.

— Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Definition of frustrated

Adjective

Although both sides are disappointed to be ending their World Cup runs in Miami, there are still benefits to playing in the third-place match.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Some team members may have applied for the management position themselves and feel disappointed that they were not selected, making the start of working with a new manager difficult.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of disappointed

Adjective

But Brian’s repeated, unfulfilled promises to visit her home country of Spain – as well as an avoidance of video calls – struck Silvia’s sons as strange.

— Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
There has been an outpouring of grief in Kern County and at Sacramento State of a life of promise unfulfilled.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of unfulfilled

Adjective

At a time when Democrats have grown dissatisfied with the party establishment, Platner seemed like an appealing alternative.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The city administrator role was created in February because the City Council was continually dissatisfied with Hulsey’s execution of his duties as mayor.

— Rachel Royster July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of dissatisfied

Adjective

The rookie southpaw’s effervescent, larger-than-life personality also provided a struggling, discontented Red Sox with an immediate and much-needed infusion of joy and humor.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026
Fortunately the wig has had a second outing with Fouracres donning it again in Episode 7, when his parody Attenborough turned up to wrestle a discontented rhino during Weekend Update.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 15 May 2026

Definition of discontented

Adjective

He is joined by John Goodman as the disgruntled president of the United States.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 July 2026
After a fire—rumored to have been set by a disgruntled former suitor of one of the Gangotena daughters—badly damaged the mansion, Italian architects rebuilt it in the early 20th century, giving it its distinctive Neoclassical character.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

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