Word of the day – Disillusion

 

Disillusion

(noun)

 Ø disappointed after not having expectations met

Eg.: The disillusioned family left their church when they discovered their minister had a violent criminal past.

Eg.: I drive away toxic  emotions like pride, disillusion and futility, to fill that with humility, gratitude and grace.

(verb)

   Ø To free from illusion or false ideas; Disenchant

   Ø To disillusion is to cause someone to realize that a belief or ideal they had was false.

Eg.: We were disillusioned when we saw how the movie star acted in real life.

Eg.:  The kids were disillusioned by thinking Santa is real.