Meaning & use

disenchanted

adjective·Advanced

No longer satisfied with or trusting of someone or something once admired or believed in.

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Many voters grew disenchanted with the party after years of broken promises.

She became disenchanted with city life and moved back to her hometown.

A note on using this word

Disenchanted is usually followed by with and implies a loss of earlier admiration, not simple annoyance.

Words with a similar meaning

disillusioneddissatisfied

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