Disenchantment

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪs.ɪnˈtʃænt.mənt/

Definitions of disenchantment

noun a feeling of disappointment or disillusionment

Example Sentences

A1 The children's disenchantment was evident when they didn't receive any candy on Halloween.

A2 After the disappointing movie ending, Sarah felt a sense of disenchantment with the film.

B1 The artist's disenchantment with the art world led him to pursue a career in a different field.

B2 The politician's speech highlighted the disenchantment felt by many citizens towards the government.

C1 The writer's novel delves into themes of disenchantment with society and the human condition.

C2 The philosopher's treatise explores the concept of disenchantment in the modern world and its implications for human existence.

adjective disappointed or disillusioned

Example Sentences

A1 The children's disenchantment with the magician's tricks was evident.

A2 After watching the movie, she felt a sense of disenchantment with romantic comedies.

B1 The employee's disenchantment with the company's policies led to their resignation.

B2 The artist's disenchantment with the art world influenced their decision to pursue a different career.

C1 His disenchantment with politics drove him to become an activist for social change.

C2 The author's novel explores themes of disenchantment with modern society and technology.

Examples of disenchantment in a Sentence

formal The disenchantment with the political system led to a decrease in voter turnout.

informal I can sense a feeling of disenchantment among the employees after the recent layoffs.

slang There's a lot of disenchantment with the new boss, everyone misses the old one.

figurative His disenchantment with love left him feeling jaded and cynical.

Grammatical Forms of disenchantment

past tense

disenchanted

plural

disenchantments

comparative

more disenchanted

superlative

most disenchanted

present tense

disenchants

future tense

will disenchant

perfect tense

have disenchanted

continuous tense

is disenchanting

singular

disenchantment

positive degree

disenchanted

infinitive

to disenchant

gerund

disenchanting

participle

disenchanted

Origin and Evolution of disenchantment

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disenchantment' originated from the Old French word desenchanter, which was derived from the Latin word dis- ('not') and incantare ('to enchant').
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of magic or sorcery losing its power or appeal, 'disenchantment' evolved to also mean a feeling of disappointment or disillusionment with something previously admired or idealized.