disillusionment
Translation
disillusionment, disenchantment
Examples
He felt a sense of disillusionment.
He felt a sense of disillusionment.
Disillusionment with politics is common.
Disillusionment with politics is common.
Grammar Patterns
a sense of ((disillusionment)) a feeling of disappointment. He felt a sense of disillusionment.
((disillusionment)) with (sth.) disappointment with something. Disillusionment with politics is common.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disappointment, disenchantment; Antonyms: idealism, hopefulness
Etymology
From the verb 'disillusion' + the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. The state of being disillusioned.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ment' in disillusionment as what you 'meant' to believe, which turned out to be false.