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disillusionment
[dis-i-loo-zhuhn-muhnt]
noun
the loss or destruction of illusions or idealistic beliefs; the state of having lost such illusions or beliefs.
Her bitterness and disillusionment were complete when he refused to investigate the corruption she reported because he was in business with some of the people involved.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disillusionment1
Example Sentences
There is also growing disillusionment over whether Mr Netanyahu's other war goal is achievable: the total destruction of Hamas as a military and governing force.
That can only deepen Ivorians' already widespread popular disillusionment with the country's political establishment.
Labour is well aware its main rival at the next election could be Reform, not the Tories – the disappointment and disillusionment felt by some in the UK finding a voice in Farage.
Naomi Carter, 24, said there was both a lack of awareness and "disillusionment" about the local elections, as people had thought there would be a "revolution" following the results of the general election last year.
The party's set up a visible office in the middle of a shopping centre in Runcorn, emblazoned with branding, and is trying to tap into a sense of political disillusionment with other parties.
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