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disillusioned

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌdɪsɪˈɫuʒənd// UK //dɪsɪlˈuːʒənd// dis·il·lu·sioned

adj. feeling disappointed because you discovered that something is not as good as you believed it was. You lose your faith or respect for an idea, person, or organization.

adj. feeling disappointed and stripped of illusions after discovering that something is less good, valuable, or true than previously believed. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'become', 'grow', or 'feel'.


SIMPLE

He became disillusioned with politics after the latest scandal.

CONTEXTUAL

Many young voters felt disillusioned when the candidate failed to deliver on his most important campaign promises.

COMPLEX

After years of working in the corporate sector, she grew increasingly disillusioned with the profit-at-all-costs mentality and decided to transition into the non-profit world.

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Often followed by the preposition 'with' or 'by'.

Pitfall

He is disillusioned about his jobHe is disillusioned with his jobWhile 'about' is occasionally heard, 'with' is the standard preposition used to indicate the source of the disappointment.

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