Meaning & use
disillusionment
A feeling of disappointment that follows discovering something is not as good as previously believed.
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His disillusionment with politics grew after years of broken promises.
Working there brought a slow disillusionment as the glamorous job became routine.
A note on using this word
Disillusionment implies losing an earlier, often idealistic belief, unlike simple disappointment, which can follow any unmet expectation.
Words with a similar meaning
disenchantment
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