disillusion

American  

[dis-i-loo-zhuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪˈlu ʒən /

verb (used with object)

1. to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant.

   Synonyms:

   disappoint, undeceive, disenthrall, disabuse

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noun

1. a freeing or a being freed from illusion or conviction; disenchantment.

disillusion British  

/ ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən /

verb

1. (tr) to destroy the ideals, illusions, or false ideas of

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noun

1. the act of disillusioning or the state of being disillusioned

Other Word Forms

• disillusionment noun
• disillusive adjective
• undisillusioned adjective

Etymology

Origin of disillusion

First recorded in 1590–1600; dis- ¹ + illusion

Example Sentences

Investors have also become disillusioned with so-called digital asset treasury companies like Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc.

From MarketWatch

But he was quickly disillusioned, as one professor continually singled him out.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lewis and Tolkien were disgusted by this atmosphere of disillusion.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had also grown disillusioned with the lack of political freedom in the Islamic Republic, the relative said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having become disillusioned with its direction, Djokovic announced earlier this month he had "stepped away completely", citing concerns about "transparency and governance".

From BBC

Related Words

• disappoint
• embitter