noun

disillusionment

Disillusionment (noun) 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.

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.

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

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Etymology

From dis- + illusion + -ment.

Rhymes for disillusionment

abandonment environment imprisonment

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What is the meaning of disillusionment?

"disillusionment" (noun) 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.

What are the different meanings of disillusionment?

"disillusionment" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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. The act of freeing from an illusion; the state of being freed therefrom.