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Definition of disillusion

disillusion

/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/
dis · il · lu · sion
Plural:disillusions
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Adjective:disillusioned
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Past Simple:disillusioned
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Past Participle:disillusioned
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Present Participle:disillusioning
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disillusion Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cause someone to realize that a belief, ideal, or institution is false or less admirable than previously thought; to free from an illusion.

Example

"The harsh realities of the corporate world quickly disillusioned the idealistic young graduate."

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• noun

1

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good, honest, or admirable as one had believed.

Example

"A sense of deep disillusion settled over the volunteers when they saw how the charity's funds were actually managed."

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• Rhymes for disillusion

• Nearby Words

dishwasher
dishwashing
dishwater
disillusion
disillusioned
disillusionment
disincentive

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century by combining the privative prefix 'dis-' with 'illusion', which traces back through Old French to the Latin 'illusio' (a mocking or deceit), from 'illudere' (to mock or play with).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disillusion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disillusion
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