disenchant
Translation
to disenchant, to disillusion
Examples
He became disenchanted with his job.
He became disenchanted with his job.
The harsh reality of war disenchanted the young soldiers.
The harsh reality of war disenchanted the young soldiers.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) no longer feel interested or happy about sth. The experience had disenchanted him.
to be disenchanted ((with sth.)) to no longer feel interested in sth. She was disenchanted with politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disillusion, disappoint, disabuse; Antonyms: enchant, charm, captivate
Etymology
From 'dis-' (opposite of) + 'enchant' (to charm or cast a spell on). Literally, to free from a spell or charm.
Memory Tips
Imagine a magic spell ('enchantment') being broken ('dis-'). This can be a literal magic spell or a figurative one, like the 'spell' of a new job.