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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His quiet, baritone voice offered succor to the lonely and hope to the disenchanted. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024 Just as unfortunately for Phil, Butchie has become disenchanted with him. Will Harris, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025 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 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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