Disillusionment

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/

Disillusionment (noun)

  1. A feeling of being disappointed because something you believed in is not as good or true as you expected.
  2. The process of becoming less certain about an idea or person after seeing facts that do not match your expectations.

Examples

  • Her disillusionment made her stop believing in the plan.
  • The job ended, and disillusionment followed quickly.