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as in frustrated
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as in cynical
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as in disenchanted
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes
we were disillusioned when we saw how the movie star acted in real life
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Recent Examples of disillusioned
ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
Distraught and disillusioned, Mazumdar-Shaw put her education to another use: making enzymes for industrial uses.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Josh O’Connor, at his filthy best, plays a disillusioned ’70s suburban dad married to Alana Haim and vaguely fathering a pair of pathologically chatty sons as the Vietnam War and its attendant protests color the world around them.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 27 May 2025
However, at the same time, this generation became disillusioned with politics and fought for their freedoms.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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While some applicants may point to policies enacted by prior presidents under their guidance, the president appears to be seeking to ensure that only Trump supporters are hired and that anyone who becomes disillusioned with Trump is weeded out over time.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
Distraught and disillusioned, Mazumdar-Shaw put her education to another use: making enzymes for industrial uses.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Josh O’Connor, at his filthy best, plays a disillusioned ’70s suburban dad married to Alana Haim and vaguely fathering a pair of pathologically chatty sons as the Vietnam War and its attendant protests color the world around them.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 27 May 2025
However, at the same time, this generation became disillusioned with politics and fought for their freedoms.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disillusioned
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So, the real high performers start to feel frustrated and low engagement quietly becomes the norm.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Ewing, who moved JR’s Barber Shop at 1731 Swift St. in North Kansas City in September, said he’s left frustrated with the parking problems.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Robbins will play Russell Kind, a rough and grizzled settler with a cynical world view.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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Of course, given the ubiquity of such ambitious politicians of all flavors, everywhere, all the time, the charge of cynical opportunism has fairly short legs.—
Dain Fitzgerald,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The country’s far right, which now controls 30 percent of Parliament, has normalized radical antidemocratic rhetoric and mobilized a disenchanted electorate that sees liberal governance not as a safeguard but as a barrier to reform.—
Veronica Anghel,
Foreign Affairs,
21 May 2025
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Problems, not surprisingly, have regularly emerged: Various cases of abuse of idols by management, suicide and mental health problems among talent, acts of harassment — and even violence — among disenchanted fans.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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CEOs’ responses were pessimistic about many business factors.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Still, some scholars remain pessimistic about the odds of deciphering khipus with any certainty.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander seemed disappointed but not worried about the outcome.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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More: 'Very disappointed': Trump continues to criticize Putin's war tactics during negotiations Ukraine's delegation will also include its deputy foreign minister, as well as several military and intelligence officials, according to an executive order by Zelenskiy on Sunday.—
Vladimir Soldatkin,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Wood starred as hopeless romantic Chelsea, who was on vacation with her older, misanthropic boyfriend Rick (Walton Goggins).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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Brief yet dense and full of misanthropic humor, Portal holds the hell up nearly twenty years later.—
Joshua Rivera,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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After years of delays and unfulfilled promises left Tesla well behind rivals like Alphabet’s Waymo in the robotaxi market, Musk’s company finally appears poised to put its autonomous driving technology on public streets, even if in a very limited capacity to start.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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Experts encourage anyone feeling unfulfilled in their social life to focus on deepening their friendships rather than singling out a best friend.—
Seraphina Seow,
Vogue,
27 May 2025
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When Miramar native Evans St. Fort opened St. Fort’s Funeral Home in North Miami Beach in 2003, clients were skeptical of a funeral director still in his 20s.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Industry experts were skeptical the material could withstand extreme pressure.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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“Disillusioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disillusioned. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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