disillusioneddis‧il‧lu‧sioned /ˌdɪsəˈluːʒənd◂/ adjective 
As she grew older, Laura became increasingly disillusioned with politics.► see thesaurus at disappointed—disillusionment (also disillusion) noun [uncountable]
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Disillusioned voters are turning against the government.
- As David grew older he became increasingly disillusioned with socialism.
- Japanese college students in particular are disillusioned by the restrictions placed on them by society.
- Britain's black community - especially young people unable to find employment - is becoming increasingly disillusioned and restless.
- Children begin secondary school with high expectations of science, but become disillusioned and uninterested, especially in physics.
- His book is the testimony of a disillusioned man who turns with some bitterness on his former colleagues.
- In which case, this may be just the book for all disillusioned fans of yesteryear.
- It was a disillusioned generation which went east to find the new answers.
- The employment service is disillusioned, demoralised and underfunded.
- They become disillusioned when they realise that their parents have just as many faults as everyone else.
THESAURUS
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.· I was disappointed with the grade I got in my Maths exam.
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.· Nurses feel badly let down – they were promised a pay increase months ago.
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.· Disillusioned voters are turning against the government.
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.· a disenchanted workforce
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.· She always felt sorry that she hadn’t got to know him better.
Longman Language Activatordisappointed unhappy because things did not happen in the way you hoped they would, or were not as good as you expected them to be: · I felt a little disappointed when she didn't come to the party.· The hall was already full, and hundreds of disappointed fans were turned away at the door.disappointed in: · I'm very disappointed in both of you - I guess I expected better behavior. disappointed with/by: · Were you disappointed with the way you played today?disappointed that: · The children were very disappointed that we couldn't go to the zoo.disappointed to find/learn/hear/see: · We were disappointed to find that the museum was closed.bitterly disappointed (=very disappointed): · Backley was bitterly disappointed when an injury prevented him from competing in the Olympic Games.
to feel disappointed because someone did not do what they promised to do, or did not help you when you needed them: · No wonder the nurses feel let down - they were promised a big pay increase, but nothing has happened.· They were ashamed of their daughter's behaviour, and felt badly let down.
disappointed because you realize that a person, belief, way of life etc is not as good as you thought they were: · Disillusioned voters are turning against the government.disillusioned with/by: · As David grew older he became increasingly disillusioned with socialism.· Japanese college students in particular are disillusioned by the restrictions placed on them by society.
looking very disappointed and sad: · Steve looked crestfallen as he returned from the mailbox empty-handed.· She ripped open the package but found nothing in it but shoes. She was crestfallen.
disappointed with something that you used to enjoy or believe in, or with someone you used to have great respect for: · The party's greatest problem is trying to win back the support of its own disenchanted members.disenchanted with: · After three divorces he must be pretty disenchanted with married life.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY As she grew older, Laura became increasingly disillusioned with politics.
disappointed because you have lost your belief that someone is good, or that an idea is right SYN disenchanteddisillusioned by/with As she grew older, Laura became increasingly disillusioned with politics. As she grew older, Laura became increasingly disillusioned with politics.► see thesaurus at disappointed—disillusionment (also disillusion) noun [uncountable]