as in frustrated
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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
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
This comes after a recent anti-DOGE protest near the BFS offices drew an unlikely mix of disenchanted Republicans and local Democrats to Parkersburg.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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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
This comes after a recent anti-DOGE protest near the BFS offices drew an unlikely mix of disenchanted Republicans and local Democrats to Parkersburg.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disenchanted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disenchanted
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Gilead’s disinterest in PrEP deeply frustrated academic researchers.—
Jon Cohen,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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But both China and the United States are growing frustrated with this hedging.—
Yuen Foong Khong,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The departure of Devers ends a months-long saga between a disgruntled star and a disillusioned franchise.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Murray’s disillusioned Herman Blume is the exact right foil for Max, exhausted but admiring of Max’s drive.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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And neither Hutchison nor the millions watching were left disappointed, as Messi curled his strike into the top right-hand corner past a despairing Claudio Ramos.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Daily Horoscope for June 15, 2025 You’re allowed to feel disappointed, hurt and even betrayed.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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After years of delays and unfulfilled promises left Tesla well behind rivals like Alphabet’s Waymo in the robotaxi market, Musk’s company finally appears poised to put its autonomous driving technology on public streets, even if in a very limited capacity to start.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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Experts encourage anyone feeling unfulfilled in their social life to focus on deepening their friendships rather than singling out a best friend.—
Seraphina Seow,
Vogue,
27 May 2025
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Why Inaction Could Be The Biggest Risk Of All While a large portion of banks from the ABA survey are dissatisfied, most aren’t ready to make the leap to something new.—
Rodrigo Silva,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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But two decades later, after nine years in Koln, Wirtz and his family were dissatisfied with his pathway.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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More divorce patterns have emerged over recent decades Carol Lee Roberts, president of the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, dismisses the idea that discontented couples hold out on splitting up over sentimental reasons.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Here are some signs to look for: Feeling frozen, discontented and disconnected.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But the internet has opened avenues for disgruntled distributors to connect and complain.—
Book Marks
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Notable YouTube propaganda cuts both ways: In May, the CIA released some Mandarin-language videos aimed at recruiting disgruntled Chinese state officials as spies.—
Zichen Wang,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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Dating app filters encourage us to lean into our biases Though the conversation around dating app discrimination can quickly slide, among some aggrieved singles, into misogynistic territory, shorter men are likely at a disadvantage on the apps, Sharabi said.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Joseph Fireman, senior legal counsel at OpenAI, said on stage at a recent legal conference hosted by the Media Law Resource Center in San Francisco that aggrieved parties tend to go after those with the deepest pockets.—
Paresh Dave,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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