disenchanted

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌdis-in-ˈchan-təd/ (ame, mw)

disenchanted — adjective

  • disenchantedpositive
  • more disenchantedcomparative
  • most disenchantedsuperlative

1. no longer having the positive or hopeful feelings you once had about someone or

1.形容詞B2
釋義

no longer having the positive or hopeful feelings you once had about someone or something, because you have found out about their faults or the problems they cause

例句

After the scandal, many voters felt deeply disenchanted with their leaders.

collocation: deeply disenchanted + with

Kofi grew disenchanted with his job after years of low pay and long hours.

pattern: grow disenchanted + with + noun

同義詞
  • disillusioned

    almost identical; disillusioned focuses slightly more on having had false beliefs corrected

  • disappointed

    broader in scope; disappointment can be about a single event, while disenchantment implies a deeper shift in perception

  • dissatisfied

    narrower; dissatisfaction often targets specific shortcomings rather than a general loss of faith

反義詞
  • enchanted

    the direct opposite — charmed and delighted rather than let down

  • inspired

    feeling motivated and full of positive energy, the opposite of disenchanted

文法句型

be disenchanted with [someone/something]

become/grow/feel disenchanted with [someone/something]

be disenchanted by [something]

用法筆記

Typically followed by 'with' to specify the person, institution, or activity that no longer inspires trust or enthusiasm, or by 'by' to specify the experience or discovery that caused the change.

常見錯誤

❌I was disenchanted that the restaurant was closed.
✅I was disappointed that the restaurant was closed.
💡'Disenchanted' describes a lost belief in the value or goodness of something, not a temporary letdown.