disenchanted

adjective

dis·​en·​chant·​ed ˌdis-in-ˈchan-təd How to pronounce disenchanted (audio)
: 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.Brad Lemley

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Trump’s public statements, which many view as offensive or inflammatory, appeal to supporters who feel disenchanted with the status quo. Maxim Voronov, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025 In response, Harris and her super PACs poured their lavish resources into digital and television ads aimed at a disenchanted working class. Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 This shift has left many employees feeling disconnected and disenchanted. Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted, win the angry spirits. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disenchanted 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disenchanted was in 1832

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“Disenchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disenchanted. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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