Desilusyon (en. Disillusion)

de-si-lu-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of failing to recognize reality or unfulfilled hopes.
Reading idealistic books often causes disillusion.
Madalas na nagdudulot ng desilusyon ang pagbabasa ng mga idealistic na aklat.
The collapse of a false perspective or belief.
He experienced disillusion when he learned the true purpose of the project.
Nagkaroon siya ng desilusyon nang malaman ang tunay na layunin ng proyekto.
An experience that brings immense disappointment or grief.
The disillusion he felt caused deep sadness.
Ang desilusyon na naramdaman niya ay nagdulot ng matinding lungkot.

Etymology

from the French word 'désillusion'

Common Phrases and Expressions

causing disillusion
causing disappointment and unfulfilled hope
maging sanhi ng desilusyon
frequent disillusion
often having unfulfilled expectations
madalas na desilusyon

Related Words

illusion
A false belief or perspective about something.
illusion
hope
A state of positive outlook for the future.
pag-asa

Slang Meanings

bitter disappointment or disillusionment
Wow, I just got a desilusyon from this project.
Grabe, desilusyon lang ang nakuha ko sa project na 'to.
fake news or misinformation
Don't believe the desilusyon on social media.
Huwag ka maniwala sa mga desilusyon sa social media.
overhyped or overly expected
I thought the concert would be great, but it was just a desilusyon.
Akala ko maganda ang concert, pero desilusyon lang pala.