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as in frustrated
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as in cynical
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as in disenchanted
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes
we were disillusioned when we saw how the movie star acted in real life
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Recent Examples of disillusioned
Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
Rosario voted for Biden in 2020 but became disillusioned with his handling of the economy.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
After completing his service, Shaul and some Army friends founded a nonprofit, Breaking the Silence, to compile testimonies from similarly disillusioned soldiers.
—Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
They were imprisoned and force-fed in British prisons after going on hunger strike and, later in life, became disillusioned with the peace process.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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So many Americans feel so disillusioned with government institutions.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
Rosario voted for Biden in 2020 but became disillusioned with his handling of the economy.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
After completing his service, Shaul and some Army friends founded a nonprofit, Breaking the Silence, to compile testimonies from similarly disillusioned soldiers.
—Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
They were imprisoned and force-fed in British prisons after going on hunger strike and, later in life, became disillusioned with the peace process.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Trump ran for president on the idea that increased oil and natural gas production would reduce costs for U.S. voters who were left frustrated by a 2022 inflationary spike that still lingers.JOSH BOAK AND RAF CASERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 prompted a national discussion on healthcare costs that included outcry from lawmakers and support for the shooting from frustrated consumers.BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mufasa: The Lion King, from the Moonlight director, doesn’t transcend its cynical origins as a Disney product.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Later, Hattie hugs a more cynical Turner, which enables him to forge a fraternal bond with Elwood, their friendship a turning point.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Not surprisingly, lawsuits involving disenchanted fans and gaming contestants have consistently come up short.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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As Big Tech continues to deliver empty promises instead of solutions to social ills—while dodging taxes, quashing regulations and fueling a yawning pay inequality gap—the public will continue to grow disenchanted with the industry.Coleen M. Carrigan, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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There are plenty of reasons to be pessimistic about our ability to confront the global dengue problem and prevent its further expansion into the United States.Stephen J. Thomas, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The unemployment rate remains strong and the stock market is on the rise, but the poll shows Democrats are increasingly pessimistic about the economy.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Well, maybe if Chalamet just acted like Bob Dylan all the time, Fanning wouldn’t have been so disappointed.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Investors also should not be too disappointed by some companies’ initial soft guidance for 2025, Harvey added.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Very quickly the ironic, misanthropic tone is established, as is the chemistry among the cast.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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In turn, Judaism boils down not to an ongoing conversation of faith and morals but one of tired, misanthropic tropes.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
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Sarkozy's case is significant for setting a precedent in France, where unfulfilled bribery promises are still treated as corruption under the law.Michael D. Carroll AND Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Many report a loss of autonomy and unfulfilled promises of financial gain, while burnout rates remain as high as ever.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Disillusioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disillusioned. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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