disillusion
Disillusion (verb) means to make someone realize that a belief they held was false, often leaving them disappointed. Example: “Meeting his hero in person only disillusioned him further.”
How to use disillusion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLosing a belief you once trusted, and the letdown that comes with realizing it wasn't true.
"Disillusion" and "disillusionment" are often used interchangeably, but "disillusionment" is the more common noun form in everyday writing.
Word forms
disillusioned past tense, disillusions plural, disillusions singular
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Etymology
Built from dis- plus illusion — literally the removal of an illusion.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “disillusion” mean?
The word “disillusion” means to make someone realize that a belief they held was false, often leaving them disappointed. In plain terms, losing a belief you once trusted, and the letdown that comes with realizing it wasn't true.
How do you pronounce “disillusion”?
“Disillusion” is pronounced dihs-ih-LOO-zhuhn (/dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “disillusion” in a sentence?
Here is “disillusion” used in a sentence: “Meeting his hero in person only disillusioned him further.”
What part of speech is “disillusion”?
Depending on how it is used, “disillusion” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “disillusion” have?
“Disillusion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make someone realize that a belief they held was false, often leaving them disappointed.
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