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disenchantment

dis·en·chant
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-en-chant, -chahnt]
    • /ˌdɪs ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt/
    • /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈtʃɑːn.tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-en-chant, -chahnt]
    • /ˌdɪs ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt/

Definitions of disenchantment word

  • verb with object disenchantment to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes. 1
  • noun disenchantment A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired; disillusionment. 1
  • abbreviation DISENCHANTMENT disillusionment 1
  • uncountable noun disenchantment Disenchantment is the feeling of being disappointed with something, and no longer believing that it is good or worthwhile. 0
  • noun disenchantment a state of disappointment or disillusionment 0
  • noun disenchantment the act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted. 0

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Origin of disenchantment

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Middle French desenchanter, equivalent to des- dis-1 + enchanter to enchant

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Parts of speech for Disenchantment

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disenchantment popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

disenchantment usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for disenchantment

noun disenchantment

  • blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
  • discontent — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
  • regret — to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.): He no sooner spoke than he regretted it.
  • chagrin — Chagrin is a feeling of disappointment, upset, or annoyance, perhaps because of your own failure.
  • setback — Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.

Antonyms for disenchantment

noun disenchantment

  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
  • satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
  • achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
  • boon — You can describe something as a boon when it makes life better or easier for someone.
  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.

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