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Vocabulary Entry
disillusioned
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Having lost one's illusions or beliefs about something; feeling disappointed and disenchanted.
Example Sentences
"After years of idealism, she felt disillusioned with the political system."
"He became disillusioned when he realized the job wasn't as glamorous as he thought."
"The disillusioned students protested against the rigid education system."
V
verb
To cause someone to realize that a belief or ideal is false or unrealistic.
Example Sentences
"The scandal disillusioned many of the politician's supporters."
"Her experience in the corporate world disillusioned her about the American Dream."
"The harsh realities of life can disillusion young people quickly."