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disenchanted

 

[ ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling disillusioned or disappointed

Disenchanted means feeling disillusioned or disappointed, especially with something previously idealized. It is the state of no longer believing in the magic or charm of something.

Synonyms

cynical, disappointed, disillusioned, skeptical

Examples of usage

  • I used to be so in love with the idea of working for this company, but now I feel disenchanted by the reality of the toxic work environment.
  • After years of chasing his dream of becoming a famous actor, he became disenchanted with the superficiality of the industry.
  • She felt disenchanted with politics after witnessing the corruption and lack of integrity in the government.
Context #2 | Verb

to cause someone to feel disillusioned or disappointed

Disenchanted can also be used as a verb to describe the action of causing someone to feel disillusioned or disappointed.

Synonyms

disappoint, dishearten, disillusion, dissatisfy

Examples of usage

  • The constant lies and broken promises disenchanted the voters, leading to a major shift in political support.
  • The company's unethical practices eventually disenchanted many of its employees, resulting in a high turnover rate.

Translations

Translations of the word "disenchanted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desencantado

🇮🇳 मोहभंग

🇩🇪 enttäuscht

🇮🇩 kecewa

🇺🇦 розчарований

🇵🇱 rozczarowany

🇯🇵 幻滅した

🇫🇷 désenchanté

🇪🇸 desencantado

🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığına uğramış

🇰🇷 환멸을 느낀

🇸🇦 مخيّب الأمل

🇨🇿 zklamaný

🇸🇰 sklamaný

🇨🇳 失望

🇸🇮 razočaran

🇮🇸 vonsvikinn

🇰🇿 көңілі қалған

🇬🇪 გაწბილებული

🇦🇿 məyus

🇲🇽 desencantado

Etymology

The word 'disenchanted' originated in the early 17th century from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'enchanted', which comes from the Latin word 'incantare' meaning 'to enchant'. Over time, the term evolved to describe the feeling of losing the magic or charm associated with something, reflecting a sense of disillusionment or disappointment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,814, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.