disillusionment
|dis/il/lu/sion/ment|
B2
/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/
loss of belief
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disillusionment' originates from the French word 'désillusionner', where 'dés-' meant 'removal' and 'illusion' meant 'deception'.
Historical Evolution
'désillusionner' transformed into the English word 'disillusion' and eventually became 'disillusionment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'removal of illusion', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a feeling of disappointment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
The disillusionment with the political system was widespread.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35