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Disillusionment

Description:

Disillusionment refers to the feeling of disappointment or the loss of belief in something that was previously idealized or held high expectations. It is the realization that one's hopes, beliefs, or ideals were misguided or unrealistic.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a. The act or process of becoming disenchanted or disheartened.

b. The feeling of disappointment or frustration resulting from the realization that something is not as good or perfect as previously believed.

2. Verb:

a. To cause someone to become disenchanted or lose faith in something.

b. To make someone realize that their hopes or beliefs were misguided.

Examples:

Noun:

a. After years of hard work, he experienced a profound disillusionment when he realized that success did not bring him the happiness he expected.

b. The political scandal resulted in widespread disillusionment among the nation's citizens.

Verb:

a. The constant failure of the government to address the issues has disillusioned the citizens.

b. She was disillusioned by the harsh reality of working in a high-pressure corporate environment.

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