disillusioned
adjective
dis·il·lu·sion·ed
ˌdis-ə-ˈlü-zhənd 
: having lost faith or trust in something formerly regarded as good or valuable
becoming more and more disillusioned with politics
Overworked, tired, disillusioned, with a shaky marriage, the district attorney finally gets a case that he really wants to prosecute.—
The New York Times Book Review
The New York Times Book ReviewThe camps grew restive and disillusioned, but refused to give up.—Nora Levin
Nora LevinThe disillusioned children of troubled marriages suffer from their parents' transgressions long into adulthood.—Marianne Gingher
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However, this progress is offset by a steep decline among younger voters aged 18–29, who have become increasingly disillusioned in recent months.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
President Donald Trump's return to the White House has left many progressive Americans feeling disillusioned, resigned, and apathetic.
—Time, 16 July 2025
Crane retired from surfing for a number of years after feeling disillusioned with the industry, where she was made to feel that women were only valued for their appearances.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Some with decades in the game are simply disillusioned, openly sharing their disappointment with the current state of the media.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
President Donald Trump's return to the White House has left many progressive Americans feeling disillusioned, resigned, and apathetic.
—Time, 16 July 2025
Crane retired from surfing for a number of years after feeling disillusioned with the industry, where she was made to feel that women were only valued for their appearances.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Some with decades in the game are simply disillusioned, openly sharing their disappointment with the current state of the media.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for disillusioned
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“Disillusioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disillusioned. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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