disillusioned
Disillusioned (adjective) means No longer believing something was as good, true, or admirable as you once thought; disappointed after losing faith in someone or something. Example: “After the scandal, many voters felt disillusioned with the party they had once trusted.”
How to use disillusioned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling let down because reality turned out to be worse than what you believed or hoped.
It describes a state, not an action — you don't "disillusion" someone in casual speech nearly as often as you say they became disillusioned.
Word forms
more disillusioned comparative, most disillusioned superlative
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After the scandal, many voters felt _____ with the party they had once trusted.
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."
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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.