disillusionment
gb/dˌɪsɪlˈuʒənmənt/ us/dˌɪsɪlˈuʒənmənt/
C1
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Nome
C1
state
1
disappointment after losing beliefs
feeling disappointed because you see the truth
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s disillusionment (with/about/at) [something/someone]
Erro comum:
Often followed by with/about ("disillusionment with politics"), not "disillusionment of" unless you mean the person who feels it.
Sinónimos
disappointment (More general and often less strong.)
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disenchantment (Emphasizes losing excitement or admiration.)
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letdown (More informal; focuses on unmet expectations.)
Antónimos
idealism (Holding high, often unrealistic beliefs rather than losing them.)
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satisfaction (A positive feeling that contrasts with disappointment.)
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renewed hope (Regaining confidence instead of losing it.)
Colocações
deep disillusionment
|growing disillusionment
|widespread disillusionment
|a sense of disillusionment
|feel disillusionment
|express disillusionment
|disillusionment with the job
|disillusionment about marriage
|disillusionment with a friend
|disillusionment at the reality
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|daily_life
Exemplos
- Her early disillusionment with the industry made her change careers.
- After months of delays, the team’s optimism turned into disillusionment.
- He spoke openly about his disillusionment with modern dating.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I felt disillusionment after I learned the truth.
- She has disillusionment with her new job.
Nome
C1
state
2
loss of trust in institutions
many people stop believing in a system
Padrão de uso:
disillusionment with [government/institution/leader/policy]
Sinónimos
cynicism (Stronger sense of distrust and negativity.)
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distrust (Focuses on lack of trust rather than disappointed expectations.)
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disaffection (More formal; emphasizes alienation from a group or cause.)
Antónimos
confidence (Belief that a system or leader will work well.)
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trust (Positive belief in reliability or honesty.)
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engagement (Active involvement rather than withdrawal and disappointment.)
Colocações
public disillusionment
|voter disillusionment
|political disillusionment
|disillusionment with democracy
|disillusionment with the government
|disillusionment among young people
|fuel disillusionment
|widespread disillusionment with politics
|deepening disillusionment
|wave of disillusionment
Temas
politics
|society
|news
Exemplos
- The scandal deepened public disillusionment with the government.
- Rising prices have led to growing disillusionment among voters.
- Their report captures a broader disillusionment with corporate promises.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Many people feel disillusionment with politics.
Nome
C1
process
3
process of becoming disappointed
the experience of losing a false belief
Padrão de uso:
the disillusionment of [someone] (with/about) [something]
Erro comum:
"The disillusionment of someone" means the process/experience for that person; it does not mean you intentionally make them disappointed (that would be "to disillusion someone").
Sinónimos
awakening (Neutral/positive in tone; can mean realizing the truth without emphasizing disappointment.)
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coming-to-terms (Focuses on acceptance of reality rather than the emotional drop.)
Antónimos
illusion (A false, idealized belief that has not yet been lost.)
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infatuation (Idealized admiration that often precedes disillusionment.)
Colocações
a period of disillusionment
|a moment of disillusionment
|a phase of disillusionment
|the disillusionment of youth
|the disillusionment that followed
|years of disillusionment
|a cycle of hope and disillusionment
|move from optimism to disillusionment
|spark disillusionment
|end in disillusionment
Temas
emotions
|life_events
Exemplos
- For many new graduates, the first job brings rapid disillusionment.
- The film traces his disillusionment from hopeful rookie to burned-out veteran.
- Their disillusionment unfolded slowly as promises went unkept.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- His disillusionment happened after the first month.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
disillusionment
IPA
GB/dˌɪsɪlˈuʒənmənt/
US/dˌɪsɪlˈuʒənmənt/
Sílabas e acento
dis - il - lu - sion - ment (5 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lu)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: disillusionment
- Plural: disillusionment, disillusionments
Família de palavras
Forms
disillusionments
noun
Core family
disillusion
verb C1
disillusioned
adjective
Related words
illusion
noun B2
Advanced or less common
illusory
adjective
Expressões
a sense of disillusionment
1/ə sˈɛns əv dˌɪsɪlˈuʒənmənt/
fixed phrase
general feeling of disappointment
a general feeling of disappointment
Exemplos
- After the layoffs, a sense of disillusionment spread through the office.
- The memoir captures a sense of disillusionment with the American dream.
disillusionment with [something/someone]
1/dˌɪsɪlˈuʒənmənt wˈɪθ səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
disappointment about a specific thing
disappointment about something after learning the truth
Exemplos
- Her disillusionment with the company grew after the merger.
- There is widespread disillusionment with politics among younger voters.
- He wrote about his disillusionment with fame.
to one's disillusionment
1/tə wˈʌnz dˌɪsɪlˈuʒənmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
sadly, contrary to expectations
unfortunately, they discovered the truth
Exemplos
- To her disillusionment, the promised promotion never came.
- To his disillusionment, the “simple fix” created even more problems.