disenchanted

[dis-en-chant, -chahnt] Example Sentences

dis·en·chant

[dis-en-chant, -chahnt]
verb (used with object)
to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.

Origin:
1580–90; < Middle French desenchanter, equivalent to des- dis-1 + enchanter to enchant

dis·en·chant·er, noun
dis·en·chant·ing, adjective
dis·en·chant·ing·ly, adverb
dis·en·chant·ment, noun
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Example Sentences
  • Although he began working on a second album, he became disenchanted and canceled the project.
  • But he grew disenchanted with the ever-ruling party.
  • He gradually became disenchanted and decided to try something new.
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disenchanted (ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd)
 
adj
disappointed or disillusioned

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