disillusionment

Meanings

• noun

  The state of feeling disappointed, especially because someone or something has failed to meet your expectations.

  - "After the concert was cancelled due to rain, the fans experienced a collective feeling of disillusionment."
  - "The disillusionment of the workers led to a strike."
  - "The disillusionment of the idealistic young soldier on the battlefield is a common theme in war literature."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disillusionment
misallusion , delusion , illusionment , prestidigitation

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Variants

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disillusion , disillusioned , disillusioning , disillusionment , disillusionments , disillusions

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Etymology

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From the late Middle English word disillusion, from dis- 'undo' + illusion 'deception'.

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Trivia

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1. Disillusionment is often used in psychology to describe a state of mental confusion or doubt.

2. The term 'disillusionment' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. Disillusionment is a common theme in many fairy tales, where a character experiences a sudden realization that something they believed to be true is actually false.

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Related Concepts

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1. illusion: The state of being deceived or misled. Disillusionment is the opposite of illusion.

2. disenchantment: A similar feeling to disillusionment, but often used to describe a loss of enthusiasm or interest in something.

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Culture

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Disillusionment is a common theme in literature, art, music, and film. It often represents a turning point in a character's journey, where they must come to terms with the reality of a situation that does not meet their expectations. In art, disillusionment can be expressed through surreal or abstract imagery that challenges the viewer's perceptions.

How to Memorize "disillusionment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful landscape, but as you approach, you realize it's just a painting. This feeling of disappointment and realization is disillusionment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate disillusionment with a broken heart or shattered dreams.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Dis-illusion-ment: Disappointment in what was once an illusion.

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