Disillusioned: meaning, definitions and examples
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disillusioned
[ ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒənd ]
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
Word origin
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.