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Disillusioned

Verb / ˌdɪsɪˈlu:ʒʌnd / Another word for disillusioned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed

Synonyms & similar words

disenchant enchant disillusion disenchanted disappointed crestfallen dismayed disheartened saddened displeased frustrated disgruntled embittered cynical pessimistic negative defeated despairing hopeless dejected

Example sentences

  1. He was disillusioned with politics after the scandal.
  2. The athlete was disillusioned when he didn't make the team.
  3. She was disillusioned with her job after realizing it wasn't what she had hoped for.
  4. He became disillusioned with his idol after learning about their problematic behavior.
  5. She was disillusioned with love after a string of bad relationships.

Quotes

  • I was disillusioned with what I had been brought up to believe.
  • I'm not really disillusioned with the world because I think I was never illusioned.
  • I was disillusioned with the church and with God, and I didn't want anything to do with it.

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