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disillusioned

British  
/ ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd /

adjective

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

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“We were so disillusioned after that first day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If there is a central dramatic question at play, it’s when this poor soul will be disillusioned, and whether that will come too late.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Lindsay Phelps is one of a number of staff members and volunteers who left the charity "angry and upset" and "disillusioned" with Judge.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The bloody events of January have further disillusioned and frustrated Pezeshkian’s supporters.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

He was disillusioned with Soviet life, the lack of freedom, the constant fear.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin