disillusioned

/dɪs.ɪˈluːʒənd/

Meanings

verb

To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant.

Examples :

"The politician's broken promises disillusioned many voters. "

adjective

Disappointed; experiencing disillusionment; having lost one's illusions.

Examples :

"After failing her final exam, Sarah felt disillusioned about her chances of graduating. "

attitude mind emotion

Related Words

graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

failing verb

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

disenchant verb

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃænt/

(of a person) To free from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion.

"Seeing how the company treats its employees quickly disenchanted him from the idea of working there. "

disappointed verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

disillusionment noun

/dɪsɪˈljuʒənmənt/ /dɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/

A feeling of disappointment, akin to depression, arising from the realization that something is not what it was expected or believed to be, possibly accompanied by philosophical angst from having one's beliefs challenged.

"After years of believing her best friend was honest, the student felt a deep disillusionment when she discovered the friend had been manipulating her. "

illusions noun

/ɪˈluʒənz/ /ɪˈluʒɪnz/

Anything that seems to be something that it is not.

"Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food."

deprive verb

/dɪˈpɹaɪv/

To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.

"The teacher decided to deprive the students of recess because they didn't finish their work. "

experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

chances noun

/ˈtʃɑːnsɪz/ /ˈtʃænsɪz/

An opportunity or possibility.

"We had the chance to meet the president last week."

promises noun

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪz/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪz/

An oath or affirmation; a vow

"if I make a promise, I always stick to it; he broke his promise"

illusion noun

/ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən]

Anything that seems to be something that it is not.

"Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food."

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "