disillusioned
adjective
dis·il·lu·sion·ed
ˌdis-ə-ˈlü-zhənd 
: having lost faith or trust in something formerly regarded as good or valuable
becoming more and more disillusioned with politics
Overworked, tired, disillusioned, with a shaky marriage, the district attorney finally gets a case that he really wants to prosecute.—
The New York Times Book Review
The New York Times Book ReviewThe camps grew restive and disillusioned, but refused to give up.—Nora Levin
Nora LevinThe disillusioned children of troubled marriages suffer from their parents' transgressions long into adulthood.—Marianne Gingher
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For much of the running time, Gill’s freewheeling film springboards from a boozy, disillusioned and almost-forgotten Fukase hanging out in his local bar in 1992, to events that shaped his life and work.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
Though a significant number feel disillusioned or anxious, the end of the election offers a measure of relief.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The disconnect between the marketing mythology and the reality of production has left consumers feeling disillusioned, meaning the days of blindly paying a premium for a logo may be at risk.
—Amy Francombe, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2024
Previously announced Barnes’ Tim Jamieson is a disillusioned ex-cop who takes a job as the night knocker in a small town, withdrawing from the world until Luke’s plight reignites him and gives him something to believe in.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
Though a significant number feel disillusioned or anxious, the end of the election offers a measure of relief.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The disconnect between the marketing mythology and the reality of production has left consumers feeling disillusioned, meaning the days of blindly paying a premium for a logo may be at risk.
—Amy Francombe, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2024
Previously announced Barnes’ Tim Jamieson is a disillusioned ex-cop who takes a job as the night knocker in a small town, withdrawing from the world until Luke’s plight reignites him and gives him something to believe in.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Disillusioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disillusioned. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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