noun

disenchantment

disenchantment, disillusionment, disappointment

There is a growing disenchantment with the government.

There is a growing disenchantment with the government.

His initial enthusiasm turned to disenchantment.

His initial enthusiasm turned to disenchantment.

((with sb./sth.)) disenchantment with (sb./sth.) There is a growing disenchantment with the government.

Synonyms: disillusionment, disappointment; Antonyms: enchantment, fascination

From 'dis-' (not) + 'enchant' (to charm) + '-ment' (noun suffix). Literally, the state of no longer being charmed or under a spell.

Picture a magic spell ('enchantment') being broken ('dis-'), leading to a feeling of disappointment with reality.

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