disenchanted
No longer believing
Disenchanted describes someone who has lost faith, enthusiasm, or idealized belief in something—the spell is broken.
A disenchanted voter no longer trusts the political process.
A disenchanted employee has seen through the company's promises.
After three years of broken promises, she grew disenchanted with the organization.
The word implies previous enchantment: you can only become disenchanted with something you once believed in.
Doubting human goodness
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
disbelieving · jaded · world-weary · bitter · pessimistic · dismissive · scornful · contemptuous
Freed from false beliefs
- disabusedRid of illusion
- awakenedBrought to consciousness
- eye-openingSurprisingly informative or enlightening
- soberingPrompting serious reflection
reality · truth · clarity · shattered · betrayed · letdown · disappointment · disillusionment
Unhappy with results
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
- disaffectedResentful toward former allegiance
- fed upOut of patience
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
restless · resentful · malcontent · displeased · alienated · estranged · disconnected · unfulfilled
Without feeling or concern
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
- unimpressedFailing to find remarkable
- detachedApart or uninvolved
nonchalant · bored · listless · uninspired · unenthused · disengaged · checked out · withdrawn
Emotionally low
- dejectedLow in spirits
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- downheartedLow in spirits
- forlornSad and abandoned
melancholy · wistful · sorrowful · nostalgic · heavyhearted · longing · bittersweet · emptiness
cynical
Doubting human goodness
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
dubious · disbelieving · jaded · world-weary · bitter · pessimistic · dismissive · scornful · contemptuous · mistrustful
disillusioned
Freed from false beliefs
- disabusedRid of illusion
- awakenedBrought to consciousness
- eye-openingSurprisingly informative or enlightening
sobering · reality · truth · clarity · shattered · betrayed · letdown · disappointment · disillusionment · unmasked
dissatisfied
Unhappy with results
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
- disaffectedResentful toward former allegiance
- fed upOut of patience
frustrated · restless · resentful · malcontent · displeased · alienated · estranged · disconnected · unfulfilled · disenfranchised
apathetic
Without feeling or concern
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
- unimpressedFailing to find remarkable
detached · nonchalant · bored · listless · uninspired · unenthused · disengaged · checked out · withdrawn · unmotivated
sad
Emotionally low
- dejectedLow in spirits
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- downheartedLow in spirits
forlorn · melancholy · wistful · sorrowful · nostalgic · heavyhearted · longing · bittersweet · emptiness · yearning
- fed-upannoyed, irritated, frustrated, exasperated, had it
disenchantedenchanted
Under magical influence
bewitched · captivated · enthralled · fascinated · charmed
disenchantedidealistic
Pursuing unrealistic standards
starry-eyed · optimistic · hopeful · wide-eyed · naïve