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adjective

Definition of disenchantednext
as in frustrated

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verb

past tense of disenchant
as in disillusioned
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes if you thought that you could pass this course without doing any work, let me be the first to disenchant you

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Recent Examples of disenchanted
Adjective
But according to the Daily Mail, the overall situation left him disenchanted. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026 That hasn’t always been the case on the South Side, of course, and as expectations grow, there’s a chance Sox fans will become disenchanted when things go horribly wrong, as happens in baseball. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Verb
Nina Linh, who entered the race early on as a Democrat but has since identified as an independent, is hoping to make inroads with voters disenchanted by both parties. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 American workers are disenchanted, depressed and frustrated. — Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disenchanted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disenchanted
  1. frustrated
  2. disillusioned
  3. disappointed
  4. disabused
  5. unfulfilled
  6. dissatisfied
  7. discontented
  8. disgruntled
Adjective
  • When John finally reunites with Hal (who charges the ring against the lantern while quickly muttering his oath), the frustrated protégé immediately confronts his teacher with all the suspicions he was meant to keep secret.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Counsell remained frustrated by the balk call after the inning ended.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • Uncertainty surrounds the squad, with Jean-Philippe Mateta disillusioned, his long-standing contract offer remaining unsigned and a year left on his deal.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That came after countries including France and Germany stepped up efforts to attract students disillusioned with the prospect of a US education.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of disillusioned
Adjective
  • Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Those sitting at home were left disappointed — and out of pocket — by no TV coverage in the UK.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • John is disappointed to learn that Lucky doesn’t have a plan to keep the cash.
    — Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of disappointed
Verb
  • This Penelope is knowing, gossipy, disabused.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • Only when he was disabused of that notion, the source said, would the team’s fortunes change.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Definition of disabused
Adjective
  • Five years on, the promises that once sought to justify two decades of American intervention have not just gone unfulfilled but have been actively undone.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The report also alleged that the foundational promise of the Joliet Treatment Center — available treatment for the mentally troubled — had gone largely unfulfilled.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfulfilled
Adjective
  • Researchers explored why consumers are so dissatisfied with the taste of tomatoes in the store.
    — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But there was no provision in the contract to replace him if either side was dissatisfied — a flaw the jury blamed on Nossaman.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissatisfied
Adjective
  • Ulf the White growing increasingly discontented with Rhaenyra’s demands.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The rookie southpaw’s effervescent, larger-than-life personality also provided a struggling, discontented Red Sox with an immediate and much-needed infusion of joy and humor.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of discontented
Adjective
  • My clients have found this to be a very effective strategy to ensure there are no surprises, big disappointments or overwhelming, stressful situations that then lead to disgruntled feelings for both the owner and staff.
    — Hanneke Antonelli, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In 2025, Bonnaroo kicked off on schedule, but more heavy rains ultimately led to the cancellation of the remainder of the festival and sent thousands of disgruntled fans packing up early.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of disgruntled

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“Disenchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disenchanted. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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