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disenchantment

NOUN
disappointment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adversity blow chagrin defeat discontent disillusionment dissatisfaction failure frustration letdown regret setback
STRONG
bafflement despondency discouragement disgruntlement disillusion distress mortification
WEAK
adverse fate lack of success nonsuccess the knocks unfulfillment
Antonyms
STRONGEST
achievement aid attainment blessing boon contentedness encouragement happiness help pleasure satisfaction success triumph win
WEAK
boost comfort delight euphoria miracle relief wonder

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Thus, our disenchantment with the justice system takes up the most memory space.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

News stories about wealthy investors’ disenchantment have focused on particular bad loans, or the threat of artificial intelligence to the funds’ software industry borrowers.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Mitrokhin claimed his motivation was his profound disenchantment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The initial pride felt by most Argentines after the announcement that a fellow countryman would be the first Latin American pope gave way to disenchantment among some over the years.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

Ironically, this disenchantment with Durham’s black elite among poor blacks came just as the former group realized its apotheosis.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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