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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The trend comes as many of the young adults of Gen Z — digital natives who came of age during the pandemic — have become frustrated with modern socializing.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Leaders notice when someone can pause—whether stressed, frustrated, anxious or overly excited—and check their emotions before responding.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the Democratic Party needs to promote a political, economic and social platform that appeals to both its loyal core and disillusioned voters.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Based on King’s 1979 dystopian horror novel of the same name, The Long Walk takes place in a disillusioned America that is entertained by a competition called The Long Walk— a challenge in which 50 teenage boys walk continuously without rest.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Compared to official sports merchandise, counterfeit T-shirts and other apparel are nearly always of inferior quality and craftsmanship — a sleeve that’s too short, fabric that shrinks when washed or dyes that cause designs to fade — resulting in disappointed buyers.—
Margaret Buranen,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Carriers that bet on a blockbuster year were left disappointed earlier in 2025 when consumers weighed President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs and economic uncertainty.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hanson noted unfulfilled promises by Trump to lower prices and to end conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
29 July 2025
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The Consequential Consensus Whether prophetic or destined for technology's unfulfilled promises museum, the San Francisco Consensus is already redirecting capital flows and strategic priorities.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Some analysts have identified widespread dissatisfaction within the Democratic base, with multiple polls indicating that a large share of Democratic voters are dissatisfied with current leadership and want new voices at the top of the party.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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The survey also showed that just 22% of respondents were dissatisfied with the number of youth sports facilities in the county.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The gleefully gutsy horror movie (in theaters now) stars real-life married actors Alison Brie and Dave Franco as Millie and Tim, a complacent, discontented couple whose bodies start to fuse after a hiking trip gone haywire.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Both parties were riven by arguments over slavery, prompting some discontented members to establish an alternative.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The disgruntled defensive playmaker and the organization are heading for a split, as contract talks have once again stalled.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Enough time for a disgruntled worker to do the digital equivalent of keying the company Ferrari while maintaining perfect deniability.—
Raghu Para,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The arbitration clauses have prevented some aggrieved patients from getting their day in a courtroom.—
Fred Schulte,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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Compare her legendary response to an aggrieved letter to the editor—’Oh, wow’— to Dunne’s many-thousand-word essay ‘Critical,’ recounting various slights in print against him and Didion.—
Book Marks
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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