disillusioned
1 antonym for disillusioned — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — No longer believing something was as good, true, or admirable as you once thought; disappointed after losing faith in someone or something.
Antonyms
How to use disillusioned
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
disillusioned with
grow disillusioned
increasingly disillusioned
Etymology
Built from disillusion (to free someone from a mistaken belief) plus the ending -ed, so it literally means "having had one's illusions removed."
Full origin of disillusioned →Frequently asked questions
What does “disillusioned” mean?
The word “disillusioned” means no longer believing something was as good, true, or admirable as you once thought; disappointed after losing faith in someone or something. In plain terms, feeling let down because reality turned out to be worse than what you believed or hoped.
How do you pronounce “disillusioned”?
“Disillusioned” is pronounced dihs-ih-LOO-zhuhnd (/dɪs.ɪˈluːʒənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “disillusioned” in a sentence?
Here is “disillusioned” used in a sentence: “After the scandal, many voters felt disillusioned with the party they had once trusted.”
What is the opposite of “disillusioned”?
The opposite of “disillusioned” — its antonyms — is inspired.
What part of speech is “disillusioned”?
“Disillusioned” is an adjective.
Is “disillusioned” a common word?
“Disillusioned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
