Meaning & use

disillusioned

adjective·Academic

Disappointed to discover that a belief or ideal one held is not true or is less admirable than thought.

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After years in politics, she grew disillusioned with promises that were never kept.

Many young workers become disillusioned when the reality of a job differs sharply from its description.

A note on using this word

Disillusioned is usually followed by 'with' or 'by' and implies a loss of an earlier, more hopeful belief, not simple sadness.

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