Disillusionment

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Pronunciation: /dɪˌsɪˈluʒənmənt/

Definitions of disillusionment

noun a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

Example Sentences

A1 Her disillusionment with the company started when she realized they did not value her hard work.

A2 After the failed project, he felt a sense of disillusionment with his abilities as a leader.

B1 The novel explores themes of love, loss, and disillusionment in a post-war society.

B2 The film portrayed the protagonist's journey from innocence to disillusionment with society.

C1 His disillusionment with politics led him to become an advocate for social change.

C2 The artist's work reflects a deep sense of disillusionment with the modern world.

Examples of disillusionment in a Sentence

formal The disillusionment felt by the citizens was evident in the low voter turnout.

informal After the scandal, there was a lot of disillusionment among the fans.

slang I can't believe she ghosted me, talk about disillusionment.

figurative His constant letdowns created a sense of disillusionment that clouded her view of him.

Grammatical Forms of disillusionment

plural

disillusionments

comparative

more disillusioned

superlative

most disillusioned

present tense

disillusions

future tense

will disillusion

perfect tense

have disillusioned

continuous tense

is disillusioning

singular

disillusionment

positive degree

disillusioned

infinitive

to disillusion

gerund

disillusioning

participle

disillusioned

Origin and Evolution of disillusionment

First Known Use: 1814 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'disillusionment' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' and the word 'illusion' meaning 'false belief'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of freeing someone from illusions or false beliefs, the word 'disillusionment' has evolved to refer to the feeling of disappointment or disenchantment when one's beliefs or ideals are shattered.