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disillusionment

[ dis-i-loo-zhuhn-muhnt ]

noun

  1. the loss or destruction of illusions or idealistic beliefs; the state of having lost such illusions or beliefs:

    Her bitterness and disillusionment were complete when he refused to investigate the corruption she reported because he was in business with some of the people involved.



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The party's set up a visible office in the middle of a shopping centre in Runcorn, emblazoned with branding, and is trying to tap into a sense of political disillusionment with other parties.

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In contrast to the sweeping language of ending homelessness that led to disillusionment over previous tax measures, it adopted moderate goals that it considered attainable.

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Campbell says he hopes to echo some of Donald Trump's success in the US, capitalising on a strong sense of voter disillusionment in the area.

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Politicians, newspapers and television talk shows have all been busy dissecting the changes, often in a tone of bitter disillusionment.

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I felt that for those six days, the candle itself was purifying me of any shame, anger, sadness, grief or disillusionment.

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