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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Not surprisingly, lawsuits involving disenchanted fans and gaming contestants have consistently come up short. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024 As Big Tech continues to deliver empty promises instead of solutions to social ills—while dodging taxes, quashing regulations and fueling a yawning pay inequality gap—the public will continue to grow disenchanted with the industry. Coleen M. Carrigan, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024 The big picture: Trump has been trying to woo disenchanted Latino men and Native American voters — crucial parts of the Democratic coalition — but the effort was hurt after the New York rally. Russell Contreras, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 The Arab and Muslim vote in Michigan is immensely disenchanted with the stance of the Democratic ticket on issues like the war in Gaza. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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