disillusioned — disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good or impressive than one had believed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good or impressive than one had believed
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsɪˈluːʒənd/
Example Sentences
- After working 80 hours a week for a year with no promotion, Jake became deeply disillusioned with corporate life.
- Sarah was disillusioned when she discovered her favorite influencer was actually promoting products she never used.
- Many young people become disillusioned with dating apps after endless swiping with no meaningful connections.
disillusioned
ADJECTIVE[/dɪsɪˈluːʒənd/]
disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good or impressive than one had believed
After years of loyal service, the knight feels disillusioned by his corrupt king.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin origins through French, combining the prefix dis- (meaning 'away' or 'not') with illusion, which itself comes from Latin illudere (to mock or deceive). Originally meaning 'to free from false belief or deception,' it evolved to denote the emotional state of having one's hopes or ideals shattered by harsh reality.
Breakdown
dis- (away, not) + illusion (false belief, from Latin illudere meaning 'to mock') + -ed (past participle). The morphological structure expresses the removal of illusory beliefs, resulting in disappointment or disenchantment.
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📝Examples
“After working 80 hours a week for a year with no promotion, Jake became deeply disillusioned with corporate life.”
“Sarah was disillusioned when she discovered her favorite influencer was actually promoting products she never used.”
“Many young people become disillusioned with dating apps after endless swiping with no meaningful connections.”
“The voters were disillusioned by the politician's broken promises during his first term.”
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