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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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Investors have also become disillusioned with so-called digital asset treasury companies like Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc.

From MarketWatch

But he was quickly disillusioned, as one professor continually singled him out.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had also grown disillusioned with the lack of political freedom in the Islamic Republic, the relative said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having become disillusioned with its direction, Djokovic announced earlier this month he had "stepped away completely", citing concerns about "transparency and governance".

From BBC

The tsunami of support I received for that article from “recovering academics” and other disillusioned professors confirmed that the trends I noted were not unique to Pomona College.

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