C1nounformalemotionspolitics
US/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/
UK/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/
the disappointed feeling when you discover that something is not as good as you believed
In context
After two years in the city, his excitement turned to disillusionment.
There is growing disillusionment with politics among young voters.
Many new teachers leave the job early because of disillusionment and stress.
Words that go with disillusionment
adjective + noun
- growing disillusionmentSurveys show growing disillusionment with the main parties.
- widespread disillusionmentThere was widespread disillusionment after the election.
- deep disillusionmentHe spoke of his deep disillusionment with the system.
noun + preposition
- disillusionment withHer disillusionment with the fashion industry led her to quit.
- sense of disillusionmentA sense of disillusionment spread through the team after the defeat.
- feeling of disillusionmentI had a strong feeling of disillusionment when I met my hero in person.