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Disillusioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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disillusioned

 

[ ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒənd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

disappointed and unhappy because someone has made you realize that something is not as good as you believed it to be

Synonyms

disappointed, disenchanted, dismayed, let down

Examples of usage

  • I was disillusioned by the reality of the situation.
  • She felt disillusioned with the company after the scandal.
  • He became disillusioned with politics after the corruption he witnessed.

Translations

Translations of the word "disillusioned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desiludido

🇮🇳 मोहभंग

🇩🇪 desillusioniert

🇮🇩 kecewa

🇺🇦 розчарований

🇵🇱 rozczarowany

🇯🇵 幻滅した

🇫🇷 désillusionné

🇪🇸 desilusionado

🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığına uğramış

🇰🇷 환멸을 느낀

🇸🇦 خائب الأمل

🇨🇿 zklamaný

🇸🇰 sklamaný

🇨🇳 幻灭的

🇸🇮 razočaran

🇮🇸 vonbrigðum hlaðinn

🇰🇿 көңілі қалған

🇬🇪 გაწბილებული

🇦🇿 məyus olmuş

🇲🇽 desilusionado

Etymology

The word 'disillusioned' originated in the early 19th century from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' and 'illusion' meaning 'a false belief or idea'. It reflects the idea of having one's illusions shattered or dispelled, leading to a sense of disappointment or unhappiness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,248, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.