Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disenchantment
noun
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/
Definition
The feeling of disappointment about someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed.
Examples
- Her disenchantment with the political system led her to stop voting.
- After reading the truth about the fairy tale, he felt a deep sense of disenchantment.
- The team’s disenchantment with their coach resulted in a lack of motivation during the season.
Meaning
Disenchantment refers to the loss of fondness or trust in something that was once admired or believed in.
Synonyms
- disillusionment
- disappointment
- letdown
- dissatisfaction