disillusionment
noun
the loss or destruction of illusions or idealistic beliefs; the state of having lost such illusions or beliefs.
disillusionments
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pluralof disillusionment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Black mustache didn’t end with the disillusionments of the post-civil-rights era.
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2020
The experience provides an allegory for Ned’s life: every pool “reflects” something about his personal and professional disillusionments and dissatisfactions.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2015
It, too, is concerned with the disillusionments wrought by war and adulthood.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2015
Now, after months of disappointments, disillusionments, diplomatic setbacks and frustrations, Byrnes was determined that the U.S. should fight it out on Russia's chosen ground, alone if necessary.
From Time Magazine Archive
It too now seems convincing to many archaeologists, but caution is warranted in view of all the previous disillusionments.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
