disillusion

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or experience of losing the feeling of illusion or excitement; the feeling of being disenchanted and disappointed.

  - "After the election results were announced, many people were left in a state of disillusion."
  - "His disillusionment with politics led him to withdraw from public life."

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Synonyms

disillusionment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disillusion
illusion , delusion , confusion , infusion , impression

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Variants

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disillusion , disillusions , disillusioned , disillusioning , disillusionment , disillusionments

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Etymology

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Late 15th century. From dis- 'opposing' + illusion 'a false or misleading impression'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disillusion' is often used in psychology to describe a state of mind in which a person's beliefs or assumptions are challenged or proven false.

2. In the 1960s, the term 'disillusionment' was used to describe the feelings of many young people who had been idealistic about politics and social issues but had become disillusioned with the reality of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disenchantment: The process of losing faith or enthusiasm for something that was once believed to be wonderful or magical.

2. Disappointment: The feeling of being disappointed or let down, often due to unmet expectations.

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Culture

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Disillusion is a common theme in literature, particularly in works that deal with disenchantment or loss of innocence. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway experiences a profound sense of disillusionment as he uncovers the dark secrets of the wealthy and decadent world he has entered.

How to Memorize "disillusion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful illusion, such as a rainbow, and then imagine the illusion being shattered, leaving you feeling disillusioned.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disillusion' with the feeling of disappointment or loss of faith.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disappointment Is Illusion's Undoing' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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