Noun: disillusion ,dis-u'loo-zhun
- Disappointment on finding out that something is not as good as hoped, or that previous beliefs were false
"Her disillusion with politics grew as she learned more about corruption";
- disenchantment, disillusionment
- Cause someone to understand that something they previously believed is false or overly optimistic
"The harsh realities of the job market disillusioned many new graduates";
- disenchant
Derived forms: disillusioned, disillusioning, disillusions
Type of: disappoint, edification, let down, sophistication
Encyclopedia: Disillusion