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
See All Example Sentences for disenchanted
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Democrats are torn between courting disillusioned moderates or doubling down on progressive ideals, between elevating new leaders or clinging to the old guard.—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
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Johnson’s character, in addition to juggling a pair of bachelors, also becomes disillusioned with her job after a disturbing incident involving a client.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Asking Eric: Once again, my parents have hijacked my birthday and made it about them You’re allowed to feel disappointed, hurt and even betrayed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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This means that to support employees effectively, managers must understand what needs were already unfulfilled before the disruption occurred.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Things begin to unfold when Mun-oh, burdened by insecurity and unfulfilled dreams, begins special literature classes with Lee Kang, whose brilliance reignites Mun-oh’s passion for writing.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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And Counsell isn’t dissatisfied with Hoerner’s body of work in 2025.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Pollsters asked respondents to pick one emotion from a list of responses: Thrilled, happy, satisfied, neutral, dissatisfied, angry and furious.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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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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But the Devers deal is perhaps most reminiscent of the 2004 midseason shakeup when Boston traded disgruntled shortstop — and fan favorite — Nomar Garciaparra to the Chicago Cubs in a four-team deal.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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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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An emerging critique of aggrieved white machismo comes off, mostly, as a shallow topical hook.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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