Disillusionment: meaning, definitions and examples
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disillusionment
[ ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt ]
feeling of disappointment
Disillusionment is the feeling of disappointment that often follows the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be. It is the loss of faith or trust in something or someone.
Synonyms
disappointment, disenchantment, letdown.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| disillusionment |
Use this word when someone realizes that something or someone is not as good as they thought. It often involves a loss of beliefs or ideals.
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| disappointment |
This word is suitable when someone feels sad or let down because things didn't turn out as they hoped or expected.
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| disenchantment |
This word fits when someone loses their admiration or enthusiasm for something or someone, often after a period of idealization.
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| letdown |
This term is more casual and is used for situations where someone feels disappointed because something was not as good as expected.
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Examples of usage
- I experienced a deep sense of disillusionment when I realized that my idol was not the person I thought they were.
- After the scandal, many people felt a sense of disillusionment with the government.
Translations
Translations of the word "disillusionment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desilusão
🇮🇳 मोहभंग
🇩🇪 Ernüchterung
🇮🇩 kekecewaan
🇺🇦 розчарування
🇵🇱 rozczarowanie
🇯🇵 幻滅 (genmetsu)
🇫🇷 désillusion
🇪🇸 desilusión
🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığı
🇰🇷 환멸 (hwanmyeol)
🇸🇦 خيبة أمل
🇨🇿 rozčarování
🇸🇰 rozčarovanie
🇨🇳 幻灭 (huànmiè)
🇸🇮 razočaranje
🇮🇸 vonbrigði
🇰🇿 көңіл қалу
🇬🇪 იმედგაცრუება
🇦🇿 məyusluq
🇲🇽 desilusión
Etymology
The word 'disillusionment' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'dis-' (indicating reversal) and 'illusion'. It reflects the idea of having one's illusions or false beliefs shattered, leading to a state of disappointment or disenchantment.
See also: disillusion, illusional, illusionist, illusions, illusory.