Disilusyon (en. Disillusion)

/dis·i·lu·syón/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Loss of hope or faith in something or a goal.
His disillusionment with politics led to his withdrawal from various political activities.
Ang kanyang disilusyon sa politika ay nagdulot ng kanyang pag-atras sa samu't saring galaing pampulitika.
A feeling of disappointment due to the mismatch of expectations and reality.
He felt disillusioned when he found out he wasn't accepted into the university he wanted.
Naramdaman niya ang disilusyon nang malaman niyang hindi siya matatanggap sa unibersidad na kanyang gusto.
The state of excitement that has been shattered or ruined dreams or ideas.
The disillusionment with his friends emphasized his separation from them.
Ang disilusyon sa kanyang mga kaibigan ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang pagkakahiwalay sa kanila.

Etymology

Spanish 'desilusión'

Common Phrases and Expressions

disillusion in love
Feeling of disappointment or hopelessness in relationships.
disilusyon sa pag-ibig
to become disillusioned
To lose the right perspective on reality.
maging disilusyunal

Related Words

disillusioned
A person who has experienced disillusion.
disilusyonado
embarrassment
A feeling of shame or failure that causes disillusion.
pagkakahiya

Slang Meanings

sadness or disappointment with expectations
I was really disillusioned with his promises that didn't come true.
Sobra akong nadisillusion sa kanyang promises na hindi naman natupad.
failure in expectations
My grades dropped, so I became disillusioned with myself.
Bumagsak ang grades ko, kaya nagdisillusion ako sa sarili ko.
a shattered illusion
The once perfect relationship we had, I became disillusioned when I found out he was hiding a secret.
Yung dating perfect na relasyon namin, nagdisillusion ako nung nalaman kong may lihim siyang tinatago.