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Adjective: disenchanting  ,dis-in'chãn-ting
  1. Freeing from illusion or false belief
    "The disenchanting revelation shattered her idealistic views";
    - disillusioning
Verb: disenchant  ,dis-in'chãnt
  1. Cause someone to understand that something they previously believed is false or overly optimistic
    "The harsh realities of the job market disenchanted many new graduates";
    - disillusion

See also: convincing

Type of: disappoint, let down

Antonym: enrapture