disenchanted

Example Sentences

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Originally aimed at children, the squishy toys have become a global hit, especially in China where a disenchanted youth has been turning to them for comfort.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

In 1917, during World War I, Weber detected an upsurge of irrationality that suggested sociology cannot master religion—the return of the ancient gods as disenchanted “impersonal forces,” notably in the impolite social form of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Yopougon residents who spoke to AFP said they were disenchanted with politics.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

Moyers left the Johnson White House in 1967 as he was disenchanted with the escalation of the Vietnam War.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

Many of the colleges where lower-income students tend to enroll have limited resources and offer a narrow range of majors, leaving some students disenchanted and unwilling to continue.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times