Definition of disenchantment in English:
disenchantment
nounˌdɪs(ɪ)nˈtʃɑːntm(ə)ntˌdɪsɛnˈtʃæntmənt
mass nounA feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired; disillusionment.
their growing disenchantment with the leadership
Example sentencesExamples
- Obviously measures have been taken to rectify the situation, but there is still an impression of disillusion, if not disenchantment.
- At the same time, reports that the initial spurt in sales has not been sustained have created disenchantment in the market.
- Yet the article's overall tone conveyed a sense of disenchantment with the reformists' unfulfilled promises.
- The conference season took place against a growing mood of public cynicism, disenchantment and disengagement from politics.
- At a time of deep disenchantment and voter cynicism, she stood out as an honest human being.
Synonyms
disillusionment, disappointment, dissatisfaction, discontent, discontentedness, rude awakening
cynicism, disillusion
Definition of disenchantment in US English:
disenchantment
nounˌdisenˈCHantməntˌdɪsɛnˈtʃæntmənt
A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired; disillusionment.
growing disenchantment with the leadership
Example sentencesExamples
- At the same time, reports that the initial spurt in sales has not been sustained have created disenchantment in the market.
- At a time of deep disenchantment and voter cynicism, she stood out as an honest human being.
- Yet the article's overall tone conveyed a sense of disenchantment with the reformists' unfulfilled promises.
- Obviously measures have been taken to rectify the situation, but there is still an impression of disillusion, if not disenchantment.
- The conference season took place against a growing mood of public cynicism, disenchantment and disengagement from politics.
Synonyms
disillusionment, disappointment, dissatisfaction, discontent, discontentedness, rude awakening