Disillusionedly

In a manner that shows a loss of naive faith or trust; with a feeling of disappointment or cynicism after realizing something is not as good or as it seemed. It suggests a state of having one's illusions shattered, often about people, ideals, or institutions. This can result from experience, learning new information, or witnessing events that contradict previous beliefs. The intensity of disillusionment can vary from mild disappointment to profound despair, depending on the magnitude of the shattered belief.

Disillusionedly meaning with examples

• After years of devoted service, he looked disillusionedly at the corruption within the organization, realizing his idealistic goals were unattainable. He'd once believed in their ethical code, but now saw hypocrisy everywhere, leaving him with a profound sense of betrayal and disappointment about his previous beliefs.
• She listened disillusionedly to the politician’s empty promises, remembering all the previous campaigns that made similar pledges, that delivered little more than inflated promises. The constant gap between rhetoric and reality had eroded her faith in politics, and she now took everything with a grain of salt.
• Having seen the behind-the-scenes struggles of filmmaking, the young director regarded his favorite movies disillusionedly. The romantic image of glamorous creation had crumbled, revealing the difficult process of filming, leaving the director feeling jaded and cynical regarding his own passion.
• The once optimistic investor reviewed his portfolio disillusionedly, seeing his investments shrink and his hopes for early retirement, lost in the volatility. The economic downturn, coupled with questionable advice, had eroded his financial dreams and led to a bitter reassessment of financial strategies.