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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
Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Based on Tom Michell’s 2016 memoir of the same name, The Penguin Lessons is inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
While pursuing the dream that TikTok dangled in front of them — becoming an overnight superstar — many more have become burnt out, disillusioned, or otherwise hurt.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
Joan Chen gave my favorite supporting performance from an actress in 2024 as the protagonist’s disillusioned mother.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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To some degree, the critiques were backlash to cinéma vérité, which was falling out of fashion in the disillusioned Watergate era.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Based on Tom Michell’s 2016 memoir of the same name, The Penguin Lessons is inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
While pursuing the dream that TikTok dangled in front of them — becoming an overnight superstar — many more have become burnt out, disillusioned, or otherwise hurt.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
Joan Chen gave my favorite supporting performance from an actress in 2024 as the protagonist’s disillusioned mother.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disillusioned
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As submissions to The Satchel show, Bills fans are more frustrated than ever with general manager Brandon Beane.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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He’s been given every reason to be angry, frustrated, and cynical, toward the specific people coming after him and the world at large.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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He’s been given every reason to be angry, frustrated, and cynical, toward the specific people coming after him and the world at large.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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Israel's President Isaac Herzog described the release ceremony as cynical and vicious.—
Hussam al-Masri,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Just as unfortunately for Phil, Butchie has become disenchanted with him.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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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
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The Trump administration, however, had a more pessimistic view, pointing to an annual benchmark revision released Friday showing there were 589,000 fewer jobs added to the economy in 2024 than previously tallied.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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The most pessimistic years have been the last two, when it was set at 90 seconds to midnight, in part because of global nuclear and political tensions, COVID-19, climate change and the threat of biological weapons.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Intel’s struggles have not only disappointed PC builders, but also Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who’s shocked by the US chipmaker’s decline.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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Many dedicated football fanatics nationwide are extremely disappointed that a pro football league has clearly turned into the WWE.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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Very quickly the ironic, misanthropic tone is established, as is the chemistry among the cast.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
12 Nov. 2024
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In turn, Judaism boils down not to an ongoing conversation of faith and morals but one of tired, misanthropic tropes.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2024
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Simmons is coming off a turbulent 2½ seasons with the Brooklyn Nets marked by injuries, unfulfilled expectations and criticisms.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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And for years, that promise seemed unfulfilled as the WNBA struggled to maintain its early momentum.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission under President Trump is beefing up its staff with a string of new hires who are skeptical of Big Tech.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Joel Corry, a former agent who covers NFL contracts and the salary cap for CBS Sports, is skeptical of a quick resolution.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Disillusioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disillusioned. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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