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disillusionment in German

disillusionment in German is Desillusionierung, Enttäuschung, Ernüchterung — disillusionment means 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.

disillusionment in German

Desillusionierung
noun
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.
Enttäuschung
noun
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.
Ernüchterung
noun
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.
Desillusionierung
noun
The act of freeing from an illusion; the state of being freed therefrom.
Ernüchterung
noun
The act of freeing from an illusion; the state of being freed therefrom.

What does "disillusionment" mean?

  1. noun 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. noun The act of freeing from an illusion; the state of being freed therefrom.
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What is "disillusionment" in German?

"disillusionment" in German is Desillusionierung, Enttäuschung, Ernüchterung. disillusionment means: 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.

Are there other ways to say "disillusionment" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "disillusionment": Desillusionierung, Enttäuschung, Ernüchterung.

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