disillusioned

British  

/ ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd /

adjective

1. having lost one's ideals, illusions, or false ideas about someone or something; disenchanted

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Example Sentences

While Means did attend medical school, she dropped out during her surgical residency with just a few months left, claiming that she became disillusioned with traditional medicine.

From Salon

Such experiences disillusioned Wiener—and marked the start of a political career where housing came first.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I don’t know if I was truly made whole,” said D’Amelio, who said she has become disillusioned with the fashion world because of the harm it does to animals and the environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alia, who has now finished her course, said she felt disillusioned by her experience.

From BBC

“Wrapped into this is things like generational difference, and what young people want to see represented in our politics, especially young people who feel really disillusioned with our two-party system.”

From Salon

Related Words

• disenchanted
• embittered