dis ‧ il ‧ lu ‧ sioned /ˌdɪsəˈluːʒ ə nd◂, ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒ ə nd◂/ BrE AmE adjective
disappointed because you have lost your belief that someone is good, or that an idea is right SYN disenchanted
disillusioned by/with
As she grew older, Laura became increasingly disillusioned with politics.
—disillusionment ( also disillusion ) noun [uncountable]
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THESAURUS
▪ disappointed unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen, or because something was not as good as you expected:
Hundreds of disappointed fans were unable to get tickets for the game.
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I was disappointed with the grade I got in my Maths exam.
▪ feel let down to feel disappointed because something was not as good as you expected, or someone did not do what you expected them to do for you - a rather informal use:
I felt let down when I saw the film.
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Nurses feel badly let down – they were promised a pay increase months ago.
▪ disillusioned /ˌdɪsəˈluːʒ ə nd◂, ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒ ə nd◂/ disappointed because you have lost your belief that an idea is right, or that something or someone is good:
Their leaders are deeply disillusioned with the peace process.
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Disillusioned voters are turning against the government.
▪ disenchanted no longer feeling enthusiastic, especially so that you do not think you should be involved in something, or give someone your support:
Americans have grown increasingly disenchanted with politics.
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a disenchanted workforce
▪ be/feel sorry spoken used when telling someone that you feel disappointed and wish that the situation was different:
I’m sorry you can’t come to the party.
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She always felt sorry that she hadn’t got to know him better.