disenchanted
|dis-en-chant-ed|
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntɪd/
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/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd/
(disenchant)
free from illusion
Etymology
'disenchanted' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' and the word 'enchant,' which comes from Latin 'incantare,' meaning 'to chant a spell.'
'disenchanted' evolved from the Old French word 'desenchante,' which meant 'to free from enchantment,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disenchanted.'
Initially, it meant 'to free from a spell,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'losing belief or enthusiasm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
no longer believing in the value of something, especially after having previously believed in it.
After years of working in the industry, she became disenchanted with the corporate world.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41