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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

Some say Chinamaxxing stems from young Americans' disenchantment with their own country, although it's unclear how much that is really driving the trend.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Mitrokhin claimed his motivation was his profound disenchantment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

"Citizens also perceive that tension in the public debate causes weariness, disenchantment and disaffection," Felipe said in his traditional address to the nation from Madrid's Royal Palace.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

This was the beginning of what Weber called ‘the disenchantment of the world’.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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