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Disenchantment: meaning, definitions and examples

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disenchantment

 

[ ˌdɪsɪnˈʧɑːntmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fantasy TV series

A feeling of disappointment or disillusionment with the reality after being exposed to a fantasy world or idealistic expectations. It involves a sense of loss of innocence and a recognition of the harshness of the real world.

Synonyms

disappointment, discontent, disillusionment

Examples of usage

  • She experienced disenchantment after realizing that life was not a fairytale.
  • His disenchantment with politics grew as he learned more about corruption and greed.
  • The novel explores the theme of disenchantment with the modern world.
  • The character's disenchantment with love was evident in his cynical attitude.
  • After the initial excitement wore off, she felt a sense of disenchantment with her new job.

Translations

Translations of the word "disenchantment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desencanto

🇮🇳 निराशा

🇩🇪 Ernüchterung

🇮🇩 kekecewaan

🇺🇦 розчарування

🇵🇱 rozczarowanie

🇯🇵 幻滅 (げんめつ)

🇫🇷 désenchantement

🇪🇸 desencanto

🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığı

🇰🇷 환멸 (hwanmyeol)

🇸🇦 خيبة أمل

🇨🇿 zklamání

🇸🇰 sklamanie

🇨🇳 失落 (shīluò)

🇸🇮 razočaranje

🇮🇸 vonbrigði

🇰🇿 көңілсіздік

🇬🇪 იმედგაცრუება

🇦🇿 məyusluq

🇲🇽 desencanto

Etymology

The word 'disenchantment' originated from the Old French word 'desenchanter', which means 'to free from enchantment'. The term was first used in the 17th century to describe the feeling of disappointment or disillusionment. It gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries as societies became more industrialized and people started to question traditional beliefs and ideals. Today, disenchantment is a common theme in literature, art, and philosophy, reflecting the complexities of the modern world.

See also: disenchant, enchanted, enchanter, enchanting, enchantingly, enchantment, enchantments, enchantress.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,645, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.