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He loved every day of being a father—their father—but life in his adopted country had been disillusioning.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 24, 2019

After the meeting, Mr. Joseph confided that his experience in Nicaragua had been disillusioning and said he would quit his job with Sae-A as soon as he found a replacement.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2012

The five years of Liberal Government had been disillusioning to many others besides Belloc and the Chesterton brothers.

From Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Ward, Maisie