# disenchanted

/dɪsɪnˈtʃænɪd/ (US) · /dˌɪsɛntʃˈɑːntɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/disenchanted
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

disappointed with something you once liked or believed in, so you no longer feel excited about it.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

disillusioned, disappointed, dissatisfied, jaded

## Antonyms

enthusiastic, idealistic

## Usage notes

- Often follows linking verbs like 'become', 'grow' or 'feel'; takes 'with' or 'by' to name the cause.

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