1. causing disappointment by revealing unpleasant truths or destroying illusions

Examples

• The behind-the-scenes documentary was disenchanting for fans of the movie.
• Meeting her childhood hero was a disenchanting experience.
• The disenchanting reality of college life hit him during finals week.
• She found the corporate world disenchanting after her idealistic expectations.
• The tour guide’s cynical comments made the historical site feel disenchanting.
• His disenchanting remarks about marriage surprised the newlyweds.