Disenchanted

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪs.ɪnˈtʃæntɪd/

Definitions of disenchanted

verb past tense of disenchant

Example Sentences

A1 She was disenchanted with the movie because it didn't meet her expectations.

A2 After the disappointing results, he became disenchanted with his job.

B1 Many voters have become disenchanted with the political system.

B2 The employees were disenchanted with the new management policies.

C1 The artist became disenchanted with the commercialization of his work.

C2 After years of working in the industry, she became disenchanted with the lack of innovation.

adjective feeling disappointed or disillusioned

Example Sentences

A1 I felt disenchanted after watching the magic show.

A2 She became disenchanted with her job after not receiving a promotion.

B1 The disenchanted voters decided not to participate in the election.

B2 The disenchanted employee decided to quit and find a new job.

C1 The artist became disenchanted with the commercialization of the art world.

C2 After years of disappointment, she was completely disenchanted with the political system.

Examples of disenchanted in a Sentence

formal After years of working in the company, she became disenchanted with the lack of opportunities for growth.

informal He was disenchanted with the new movie because it didn't live up to the hype.

slang I'm feeling pretty disenchanted with my job right now, it's just not fulfilling anymore.

figurative The once vibrant town had become disenchanted, with boarded-up shops and empty streets.

Grammatical Forms of disenchanted

past tense

disenchanted

plural

disenchanted

comparative

more disenchanted

superlative

most disenchanted

present tense

disenchants

future tense

will be disenchanted

perfect tense

have disenchanted

continuous tense

is disenchanting

singular

disenchanted

positive degree

disenchanted

infinitive

to disenchanted

gerund

disenchanting

participle

disenchanted

Origin and Evolution of disenchanted

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'disenchanted' originated from the Old French word 'desenchanter' which was derived from the Latin word 'dis-' meaning 'away' and 'encantare' meaning 'to bewitch'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of removing magical enchantments, the word 'disenchanted' evolved to mean disillusioned or disappointed, especially in regards to beliefs or ideals.