Disillusionedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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disillusionedly
[ ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənɪdli ]
feeling disappointed
Disillusionedly is an adverb describing a state of feeling disappointed or let down, especially after realizing that something is not as good as one believed it to be. It conveys a sense of lost hope or idealism, often after encountering harsh realities.
Synonyms
disappointedly, disenchantedly, dismayed.
Examples of usage
- She looked at the painting disillusionedly, realizing it wasn't what she expected.
- He spoke disillusionedly about the promises made by the politicians.
- The children gazed disillusionedly at the broken toys they received.
Translations
Translations of the word "disillusionedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desiludidamente
🇮🇳 निराशाजनक रूप से
🇩🇪 desillusioniert
🇮🇩 dengan kekecewaan
🇺🇦 розчаровано
🇵🇱 rozczarowująco
🇯🇵 失望して
🇫🇷 désillusionné
🇪🇸 desilusionadamente
🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığı içinde
🇰🇷 환멸을 느끼며
🇸🇦 بشكل مخيب للآمال
🇨🇿 zklamaně
🇸🇰 sklamane
🇨🇳 失望地
🇸🇮 razočarano
🇮🇸 vonandi
🇰🇿 аңғармай
🇬🇪 დამწუხრებულად
🇦🇿 ümidsiz şəkildə
🇲🇽 desilusionadamente
Etymology
The term 'disillusionedly' derives from 'disillusion,' which itself originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'removal' or 'negation,' combined with 'illusion,' from the Latin 'illusionem,' meaning 'deception' or 'a mocking.' The concept of disillusionment emerged in the early 20th century, reflecting broader social and cultural discontent, especially after major events such as World War I. Over time, the usage expanded to encompass a range of disappointments in various aspects of life, including personal beliefs, societal values, and expectations, leading to the adverbial form 'disillusionedly' to express this state of realization and disappointment.