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disillusionA feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

Korean meaning: 환상이 깨진 후에 느끼는 실망감, 환멸감

Korean pronunciation: 디실**루**전

Example Sentences

  • His disillusion with dating apps grew when he met his third catfish in a row.
  • The movie's terrible ending left audiences in complete disillusion.
  • Her disillusion with social media began when she realized her 'influencer lifestyle' was just fancy filters and debt.

disillusion

NOUN

//ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən//

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

disillusion concept
💡 Concept

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootillusion

Origin

From the prefix 'dis-' (meaning to reverse or negate) combined with 'illusion' (from Latin 'illusio', meaning deception or mockery). The word emerged in English in the late 18th century to describe the act of being freed from false beliefs or expectations.

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🎵Rhyme

illusionconfusionconclusion
illusion
confusion
conclusion

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His disillusion with dating apps grew when he met his third catfish in a row.

The movie's terrible ending left audiences in complete disillusion.

😄 Fun example

Her disillusion with social media began when she realized her 'influencer lifestyle' was just fancy filters and debt.

Years of broken promises led to public disillusion with the government.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

disappointmentdisenchantmentcynicismlet-downdeflation

Antonyms

illusionenchantmentfascination

Related

reality checkawakeningrevelationskepticism