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Definition of disillusionment

disillusionment

/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/
dis · il · lu · sion · ment
Plural:disillusionments
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Adjective:disillusioned
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disillusionment Lexical Profile

disillusionment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good, valuable, or idealistic as one believed it to be.

Example

"Widespread disillusionment with the political system led to a historic drop in voter turnout."

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• Nearby Words

dishwater
disillusion
disillusioned
disillusionment
disincentive
disincentivize
disinclination

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'disillusion' and the noun suffix '-ment'. 'Illusion' derives via Old French from Latin 'illusio' (mockery or deceit), from 'illudere' (to mock or play with).

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