disillusionment

[US]/dɪsɪ'luːʒ(ə)nm(ə)nt/
[UK]/ˌdɪsɪ'luʒnmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. realization of the truth; disappointment with something previously thought to be good

Phrases & Collocations

feelings of disillusionment

suffer from disillusionment

experience disillusionment

overcome disillusionment

dealing with disillusionment

Example Sentences

causing widespread disillusionment among young people

There is growing public disillusionment with the present system of government.

This state of discontent and disillusionment created a real crisis for the Republic.

the high abstention rate at the election reflected the voters' growing disillusionment with politics.

deep disillusionment with politics

the harsh reality led to disillusionment

disillusionment with the education system

feelings of disillusionment and betrayal

struggle to cope with disillusionment

Real-world Examples

Like awakening from a dream, when reality came around, disillusionment soon followed.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

And that is why the levels of dissatisfaction the levels of disillusionment are staggering.

Source: VOA Standard English_Africa

Roughly 60% of eligible voters were registered in the recent election, and only 45% cast a ballot, reflecting widespread disillusionment.

Source: VOA Standard English_Africa

I'm too old to shoulder the burden of constant lies that go with living in polite disillusionment.

Source: Gone with the Wind

The day of disillusionment had been a Wednesday.

Source: Hidden danger

Viewing democracy as only elections has led to widespread disillusionment.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) February 2018 Collection

The atmosphere here was scented with fried food and disillusionment.

Source: Still Me (Me Before You #3)

Left us with fear, rage, uncertainty, disillusionment, a sense of abandonment, betrayal.

Source: GQ — Representative Roles of Celebrities

Indeed, once the soldiers reach the actual front, it doesn't take long for the disillusionment about their heroic destiny hits them.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

Weak sales will further squeeze the revenues of developers, adding to construction delays and deepening disillusionment.

Source: Economist Finance and economics

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