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Noun: disillusionment  ,dis-u'loo-zhun-munt
  1. Disappointment on finding out that something is not as good as hoped, or that previous beliefs were false
    "Her disillusionment with politics grew as she learned more about corruption";
    - disenchantment, disillusion

Derived forms: disillusionments

Type of: edification, sophistication