disillusioned

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling of disappointment or loss of belief, often due to a realization that something is not as good, true, or valid as one believed.

  - "After the scandal, many people were disillusioned with the politician."
  - "The disillusioned fan threw his remote control at the TV during the game."

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Antonyms

inspired

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disillusioned
illusioned , confusioned , infusioned , prejudiced , delusioned

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Variants

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disillusioned , disillusion , disillusioning , disillusionment , disillusionments , disillusions

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Forms

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disillusioned (past tense and past participle of disillusion), disillusioning (present participle)

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Etymology

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Late 16th century. Dis- 'opposing' + illusion 'a false or misleading idea' + -ed (past participle suffix)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disillusioned' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. Disillusionment is a common theme in many works of literature, including 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte and 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disenchantment: A similar feeling to disillusionment, but often implying a loss of romantic or idealistic feelings.

2. Disappointment: A feeling of sadness or frustration due to the nonfulfillment of one's expectations.

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Culture

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Disillusionment is a common theme in literature and art, often portraying characters who have lost faith in their beliefs or ideals. It can also be found in music, particularly in genres such as rock and folk.

How to Memorize "disillusioned"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a sad expression, holding a shattered dream or ideal in their hands.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DISILLUSIONED: Disappointment, Ideals Shattered, Sadness, Loss, Understanding, Surprised, Inner turmoil, Negative emotions, Disbelief.

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