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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
Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Firstly, a square between the sun and Neptune on the 18th could leave you feeling confused or disillusioned, especially regarding your long-term goals in a significant partnership.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The rollback of these initiatives has left many feeling disillusioned, viewing it as another example of corporate profit being prioritized over people.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Ralph Fiennes stars as Julian Slowik, a disillusioned celebrity chef who presides over a fictional molecular gastronomy restaurant called Hawthorne, located on an exclusive private island.
—Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024
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For disillusioned Democrats, too much of the post-election focus has been on tactics, and too much time has been spent second-guessing past decisions — Should former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. have dropped out sooner?
—Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Firstly, a square between the sun and Neptune on the 18th could leave you feeling confused or disillusioned, especially regarding your long-term goals in a significant partnership.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The rollback of these initiatives has left many feeling disillusioned, viewing it as another example of corporate profit being prioritized over people.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Ralph Fiennes stars as Julian Slowik, a disillusioned celebrity chef who presides over a fictional molecular gastronomy restaurant called Hawthorne, located on an exclusive private island.
—Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disillusioned
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Many supporters are notably frustrated that the club failed to bring in a top-class striker in January to help cover for injuries to several of Arsenal’s attacking options.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the Country Club District south of the Plaza, residents grew frustrated with freight trucks and commuter traffic clogging their neighborhood streets and demanded action.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2025
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Some who do have a cynical view — asking what good was it for people to risk that bridge crossing for Black freedom when young Black people are killing one another in Selma today?—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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The cynical Pia is not interested but agrees to her family setting her up on five blind dates, but with her sister's wedding looming and her high school sweetheart serving as best man to the groom, chaos is right around the corner.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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His quiet, baritone voice offered succor to the lonely and hope to the disenchanted.—
John Tuohy,
The Indianapolis Star,
31 Dec. 2024
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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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The pessimistic analysis has not paid nearly enough attention to the weak underpinnings of Russian military power.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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More uncertainty correlates with slower industrial production growth and more pessimistic consumer outlooks on the future.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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So when it was announced that the Indianapolis Colts would be the team to play in Berlin, the Kansas City Chiefs were very disappointed.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The itinerary Our first glimpse of St. Pierre revealed colorful homes, wild ocean views, and a couple of seals, to the backdrop of rainfall, which brought some disappointed sighs from the true cold seekers.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But, then, genuine misanthropic disdain is part of Verhoeven's tool kit.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
7 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Yet, a decade later, the promise of Amendment 1 remains unfulfilled.—
Sarah Gledhill,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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This is particularly beneficial for companies with Gen Z workers, who are considerably more likely to change jobs if unfulfilled than other staff members.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sophisticated buyers may naturally be more skeptical.—
Ryan Hutchins,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Disillusioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disillusioned. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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