disenchant

[dis-en-chant, -chahnt]

verb (used with object)

1. to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion.

   The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.

disenchant

/ ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːnt /

verb

1. (tr; when passive, foll by with or by) to make disappointed or disillusioned

   she is disenchanted with the marriage

Other Word Forms

• disenchanter noun
• disenchanting adjective
• disenchantingly adverb
• disenchantment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disenchant¹

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

Example Sentences

It was put in place because decades of gerrymandering left voters disenchanted.

From Los Angeles Times

He's clearly disenchanted by Cranford High and the drawbacks of being queer in the small town suburbs, but then he finds this unlikely camaraderie and comfort.

From Salon

Wallace came to CNN after becoming disenchanted with Fox News, where he spent 18 years and was the highest-profile figure to come to the conservative-leaning channel from one of the broadcast networks.

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, scientists and sociologists alike observed that Millennials have been growing up disenchanted with the future, being the first generation constantly aware of the changing climate.

From Salon

Love would draw in people bored by dry policy debates and help disenchanted voters reconnect with politics.

From Los Angeles Times

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