disillusioning (adjective)

1. The magician's trick was disillusioning when he revealed how he made the rabbit disappear.

2. Reading about Zeus's countless affairs and betrayals was disillusioning, shattering the image of him as a wise and just ruler.

3. The artist's exhibition was a stunning display of disillusioning paintings, challenging societal norms and exposing uncomfortable truths.

4. The dark and gritty storyline in the fantasy novel was a refreshing change from the usual idealistic and clichéd plotlines, providing a disillusioning perspective on the genre.