disillusion
|dis-il-lu-sion|
/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/
realization of falsehood
Etymology
'disillusion' originates from the French word 'désillusion', where 'dés-' meant 'removal' and 'illusion' meant 'deception'.
'désillusion' transformed into the English word 'disillusion' during the 19th century.
Initially, it meant 'removal of deception', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disappointment from realizing a false belief'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
The disillusion of the fans was evident after the scandal.
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Verb 1
to cause someone to realize that a belief or an ideal is false.
The harsh reality disillusioned him about the industry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39