Disenchanted

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntɪd/ adjective

Definition

Disappointed and disillusioned; no longer believing in or excited about something that once seemed magical or wonderful.

Etymology

Past participle of disenchant used as an adjective; describes the emotional state of someone whose illusions have been shattered.

Kelly Says

Sociologists describe entire generations as 'disenchanted'—the 'Lost Generation' after WWI, millennials facing economic uncertainty—showing how this personal emotional word scales up to describe collective disillusionment.

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