disillusioned

Example Sentences

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“We were so disillusioned after that first day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If there is a central dramatic question at play, it’s when this poor soul will be disillusioned, and whether that will come too late.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Unfortunately, the Mujahadeen became disillusioned with their helpful allies and became the Taliban.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

The bloody events of January have further disillusioned and frustrated Pezeshkian’s supporters.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

One of the most famous resistance groups was the White Rose, headed by Hans Scholl and his close-knit group of fellow students who had grown disillusioned with the Nazi government and the war.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti