disillusionment

UK
/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/
US
/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

Translations

disillusionmentnoun
disillusionments
pl
After the scandal, there was a widespread disillusionment with the political system.
После скандала было повсеместное разочарование в политической системе.
Additional translations
утрата иллюзий
disillusionmentadjective
UK
/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/
US
/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "the disillusionment phase".

Definitions

disillusionmentnoun
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
After the scandal, there was widespread disillusionment among the voters.
The process of losing one's illusions or false beliefs.
The disillusionment of youth often comes with the realization that life is not as simple as it seemed.
disillusionmentadjective
Attributive, used before a noun to denote something associated with or characterised by disillusionment.
The disillusionment stage of the project can be emotionally draining.