Disillusion: meaning, definitions and examples
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disillusion
[ ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒn ]
feeling
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Synonyms
disappointment, disenchantment, disillusionment
Examples of usage
- I was filled with disillusion when I realized the truth.
- Her disillusion with the company led her to seek new opportunities.
- The political scandal caused widespread disillusion among the voters.
someone
To disappoint someone by shattering their beliefs or illusions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was disillusioned by the reality of the situation.
- The harsh truth disillusioned him about the nature of fame.
Translations
Translations of the word "disillusion" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desilusão
🇮🇳 भ्रम-भंग
🇩🇪 Ernüchterung
🇮🇩 kekecewaan
🇺🇦 розчарування
🇵🇱 rozczarowanie
🇯🇵 幻滅 (げんめつ)
🇫🇷 désillusion
🇪🇸 desilusión
🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığı
🇰🇷 환멸 (幻滅)
🇸🇦 خيبة أمل
🇨🇿 zklamání
🇸🇰 rozčarovanie
🇨🇳 幻灭 (huànmiè)
🇸🇮 razočaranje
🇮🇸 vonbrigði
🇰🇿 түңілу
🇬🇪 მოხიბლულობა
🇦🇿 məyusluq
🇲🇽 desilusión
Word origin
The word 'disillusion' originated in the mid-17th century from the French word 'desillusionner,' which means to free from illusion. It gained popularity in English literature in the 19th century, particularly in the context of disillusionment with societal norms and personal beliefs. The concept of disillusionment has been explored in various works of fiction and philosophy, reflecting the universal experience of discovering the truth behind illusions.
See also: disillusionment, illusional, illusionist, illusions, illusory.