Word
disenchanted
Phoneticsdis·en·chant·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/dɪsɪnˈtʃænɪd/
UK/dˌɪsɛntʃˈɑːntɪd/
Definition
adj. disappointed with something you once liked or believed in, so you no longer feel excited about it.
adj. no longer believing in the value of something once admired, typically after disappointment. Often follows linking verbs such as 'become' or 'feel' and takes 'with' or 'by' to name the source.
Examples
“She feels disenchanted with her boring job.”
“After months of broken promises, the young voters feel disenchanted with the local council.”
“Disenchanted by years of corporate restructuring, the veteran manager now views each new mission statement with quiet scepticism.”
Examples
simple
“She feels disenchanted with her boring job.”
contextual
“After months of broken promises, the young voters feel disenchanted with the local council.”
complex
“Disenchanted by years of corporate restructuring, the veteran manager now views each new mission statement with quiet scepticism.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “disenchanted” in context.
Verb
01. become disenchanted
“Many supporters became disenchanted after the broken election pledges.”
verb + adj
02. disenchanted by
“He was disenchanted by the corruption he witnessed in office.”
adj + prep
03. disenchanted with
“A generation of voters has grown disenchanted with mainstream parties.”
adj + prep
Adjective
04. bitterly disenchanted
“Former activists were bitterly disenchanted after the movement split.”
adv + adj
05. deeply disenchanted
“Many nurses felt deeply disenchanted with the healthcare reforms.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. disenchanted employee
“A disenchanted employee is unlikely to recommend the company.”
adj + noun
07. disenchanted supporter
“A disenchanted supporter accused the club of ignoring fans.”
adj + noun
08. disenchanted voter
“A disenchanted voter is less likely to turn out on election day.”
adj + noun
09. disenchanted youth
“Politicians are struggling to reconnect with a disenchanted youth.”
adj + noun
10. become disenchanted with politics
“Many students have become disenchanted with politics after the scandal.”
11. bitterly disenchanted with leadership
“Members emerged bitterly disenchanted with leadership after the conference.”
12. deeply disenchanted with the system
“Voters in the region feel deeply disenchanted with the system.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'become', 'grow' or 'feel'; takes 'with' or 'by' to name the cause.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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