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- [dis-en-chant, -chahnt]
- /ˌdɪs ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt/
- /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈtʃɑːn.tɪd/
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- [dis-en-chant, -chahnt]
- /ˌdɪs ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt/
Definitions of disenchantment word
- verb with object disenchantment to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes. 1
- noun disenchantment A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired; disillusionment. 1
- abbreviation DISENCHANTMENT disillusionment 1
- uncountable noun disenchantment Disenchantment is the feeling of being disappointed with something, and no longer believing that it is good or worthwhile. 0
- noun disenchantment a state of disappointment or disillusionment 0
- noun disenchantment the act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted. 0
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Origin of disenchantment
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Middle French desenchanter, equivalent to des- dis-1 + enchanter to enchant
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Parts of speech for Disenchantment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disenchantment popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disenchantment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disenchantment
noun disenchantment
- blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
- discontent — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- regret — to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.): He no sooner spoke than he regretted it.
- chagrin — Chagrin is a feeling of disappointment, upset, or annoyance, perhaps because of your own failure.
- setback — Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.
Antonyms for disenchantment
noun disenchantment
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
- boon — You can describe something as a boon when it makes life better or easier for someone.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
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