disillusionment

American  

[dis-i-loo-zhuhn-muhnt] / ˌdɪs ɪˈlu ʒən mənt /

noun

1. the loss or destruction of illusions or idealistic beliefs; the state of having lost such illusions or beliefs.

   Her bitterness and disillusionment were complete when he refused to investigate the corruption she reported because he was in business with some of the people involved.

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Etymology

Origin of disillusionment

disillusion ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

What it says about America: Grunge brought Gen X disillusionment to the center of American culture.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There is no change at all,” said Francys Machucas, a banking adviser in Caracas, whose sense of disillusionment is shared by some other Venezuelans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Redick said Saturday that Ayton was “frustrated” he wasn’t getting the ball more in recent games, and his disillusionment showed up on the court.

From Los Angeles Times

Human geography student Andrew Alvedro, who chose to represent Spain, said there is an "air of anxiety" among young people, but also "a sense of disillusionment."

From BBC

Her disillusionment began when she was fresh out of college, interviewing for a pajama company.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• blow
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• dissatisfaction
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• letdown
• regret
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