disillusionment

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as in disenchantment

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Recent Examples of disillusionment The incident perfectly illustrates widespread disillusionment with the use of generative AI and how radioactive the topic has become. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026 The film has strong festival and theatrical potential, resonating with audiences through its themes of disillusionment, resilience and collective memory. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Many British gender critical feminists also frame their politics as born from disillusionment with the left. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 However, coercion and the constant specter of war have also fed disillusionment and conflict fatigue. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 The poetry of this movie, in short, is in Dafoe, who gives his finest performance in years—a long trek from bliss to despair to disillusionment, and finally to the odd contentment and consolation that disillusionment often brings. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 Her disillusionment was in part the product of Obama’s friendship with Jay-Z, Time reported. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Masli said the show grew out of her disillusionment with show business. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026 So now, after months of disillusionment and falling prices, those precious-metal denizens still engaged would like to know where the bottom is for the gold and silver market. — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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  1. disenchantment
  2. discontent
  3. discontentment
Noun
  • In mitigation, club sources point to the context of Johnson’s signing, alongside that of Jorgen Strand Larsen, at a time when Glasner’s disenchantment was spiralling.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The red notebook, written in flatter, grayer prose, is about her time in the British Communist Party and her ultimate disenchantment with it.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of disenchantment
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  • Iran has experienced major uprisings in recent years driven by economic collapse, high inflation, and deep discontent with the regime's strict religious interpretation of Islam.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Republicans are trying to defend their narrow majorities in the House and Senate while voters register discontent with the cost of living, according to public polling.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of discontent
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  • Mbappe almost became the poster boy for general discontentment as Madrid’s season slipped away following the sacking of Xabi Alonso in January.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • However, with the LLC and Fictitious Business Name registrations lapsed, the Ziyadehs had little recourse other than to voice their discontentment.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
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“Disillusionment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disillusionment. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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