Definitions for disillusionment
dis·il·lu·sion·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disenchantment, disillusion, disillusionmentnoun

   freeing from false belief or illusions

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1. disillusionmentnoun

   A feeling of disappointment, akin to depression, arising from the realization that something is not what it was expected or believed to be, possibly accompanied by philosophical angst from having one's beliefs challenged.

2. disillusionmentnoun

   The act of freeing from an illusion; the state of being freed therefrom.

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1. disillusionment

   Disillusionment is a feeling of disappointment or dissatisfaction that arises when one's previous beliefs, ideals, or values are found to be untrue, unrealistic or unfulfilled. This often occurs when perceived realities do not meet expectations, resulting in a sense of disenchantment or loss of faith.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disillusionmentnoun

   the act of freeing from an illusion, or the state of being freed therefrom

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1. • Sophistication

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of disillusionment in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of disillusionment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of disillusionment in a Sentence

1. Anthon St Maarten:

   Never shy away from opportunity and wholehearted living. Never be fearful of putting yourself out there. The courageous may encounter many disappointments, experience profound disillusionment, gather many wounds; but cherish your scars for they are the proud emblems of a truly phenomenal life. The fearful, cautious, cynical and self-repressed do not live at all. And that is simply no way to be in this world.

2. Juan Carlos Romero:

   We're going from illusion to disillusionment, once you've lost confidence it's very hard to re-establish it.

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   False hopes and unrealistic expectations lead inevitably to disillusionment. Being happy with the small things that life offers us, allows us to enjoy the moment as it emerges. (Is that all there is?)

4. Craig Tracey:

   You've got to show how you're different, i'm certainly not a career politician. I run a business and my reason for getting into politics was disillusionment with politicians as well.

5. Tannya Benavides:

   From what I've experienced just knocking on doors, there is a lot of voter apathy. Then you see something like your congressman being investigated by the FBI and that leads to even more disillusionment and disenfranchisement, we can not deny the red trend in South Texas.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=disillusionment
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Disillusionment
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disillusionment