English / word
disillusionment
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
In context
01
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
02
His disillusionment with politics made him withdraw from activism.
Synonyms
disenchantment,disappointment,cynicism
Antonyms
enchantment,idealism,satisfaction
Collocations
growing disillusionment,feel disillusionment,sense of disillusionment