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- [dis-i-loo-zhuh n]
- /ˌdɪs ɪˈlu ʒən/
- /dɪsɪˈluːʒnmənt/
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- [dis-i-loo-zhuh n]
- /ˌdɪs ɪˈlu ʒən/
Definitions of disillusionment word
- verb with object disillusionment to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant. 1
- noun disillusionment a freeing or a being freed from illusion or conviction; disenchantment. 1
- noun disillusionment A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be. 1
- abbreviation DISILLUSIONMENT disappointment 1
- uncountable noun disillusionment Disillusionment is the disappointment that you feel when you discover that something is not as good as you had expected or thought. 0
- noun disillusionment the state of being disillusioned 0
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Origin of disillusionment
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; dis-1 + illusion
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Parts of speech for Disillusionment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disillusionment popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disillusionment
noun disillusionment
- 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 disillusionment
noun disillusionment
- 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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