having or manifesting no illusions; free from illusions
to be unillusioned about one's chances for success
Word origin
[1925–30; un-1 + illusion + -ed3]This word is first recorded in the period 1925–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: buildup, decibel, distinctive feature, hot spot, runoutun- is a prefix meaning “not,” freely used as an English formative, giving negative oropposite force in adjectives and their derivative adverbs and nouns (unfair; unfairly; unfairness; unfelt; unseen; unfitting; unformed; unheard-of; un-get-at-able), and less freely used in certain other nouns (unrest; unemployment); -ed is a suffix forming adjectives from nouns. Other words that use the affix -ed include: bearded, monied, tender-hearted
Examples of 'unillusioned' in a sentence
unillusioned
Fiercely partisan yet unillusioned, she displays an impressive understanding of politics and idiom.
The Times Literary Supplement (2018)
Conversely, he is unillusioned on the oft-romanticized role of cultural events during the siege.
The Times Literary Supplement (2017)
The long, laconic wait for the fight is dry, unillusioned and sickening.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
Unillusioned but hopeful, it is a beautifully gauged conclusion to a novel of ambitious reach and triumphant accomplishment.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Unillusioned but tentatively hopeful, it is a beautifully gauged conclusion to a novelof ambitious reach and triumphant accomplishment.