disillusioned

adjective

Meaning

Feeling disappointed because someone or something is not as good as one previously believed.

Examples

The disillusioned voters decided not to participate in the next election.
She became disillusioned with the medical profession after seeing how much bureaucracy interfered with patient care.

Synonyms: let down, disappointed, cynical, jaded

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disillusioned

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒənd/

Definition

Feeling disappointed because someone or something is not as good as one previously believed.

Examples

The disillusioned voters decided not to participate in the next election.
She became disillusioned with the medical profession after seeing how much bureaucracy interfered with patient care.
Many young graduates feel disillusioned when their first jobs fail to match their high expectations.

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