disillusionment

IPA/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒnmənt/
KK[dˌɪsɪlˈuʒənmənt]IPA/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒnmənt/

disillusionment — 名詞

1. the sad, disappointed feeling that comes when you realize that someone or someth

1.名詞B2
釋義

幻滅

發現真相後失望的感覺

the sad, disappointed feeling that comes when you realize that someone or something you once trusted or admired is actually less good or honest than you believed

例句

After the election loss, Wren felt deep disillusionment with the party she had campaigned for.

選舉落敗後，Wren 對她曾助選的政黨感到深深的幻滅。

collocation: deep disillusionment with [something]

Rafael's disillusionment with his job grew stronger after his boss ignored his safety suggestions.

在主管忽視他的安全建議後，Rafael 對工作的幻滅感與日俱增。

pattern: [possessive] disillusionment with [noun phrase]

同義詞
  • disenchantment

    A close synonym, slightly more poetic or literary in tone; often used to describe a gradual loss of enthusiasm rather than a sudden discovery.

  • disappointment

    A broader term that covers any unmet expectation, from minor letdowns to major betrayals; does not necessarily imply that a belief or ideal was shattered.

  • let-down

    Informal and more personal; refers to the feeling after a specific event fails to meet hopes, rather than a general state of loss of faith.

反義詞
  • idealism

    The state of believing in noble principles or perfect standards, before encountering evidence that challenges those beliefs.

  • faith

    Trust or confidence in someone or something, usually maintained despite difficulties; contrasts with the skeptical outlook that disillusionment produces.

文法句型

disillusionment + with + noun phrase

feeling/sense of disillusionment

用法筆記

Often followed by 'with' to specify the source of the disappointment. The word is almost always uncountable; the rare countable form 'a disillusionment' refers to a specific instance or incident. Common in political, academic, and psychological contexts.

常見錯誤

❌I have a disillusionment with my job.
✅I feel disillusionment with my job.
💡'disillusionment' is uncountable; use 'feel' or 'experience' rather than 'have a.'
❌She felt disillusionment about the project.
✅She felt disillusionment with the project.
💡the standard preposition is 'with', not 'about.'