Basic Details
Word: Disillusioned
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling disappointed because something is not as good as you thought it was.
Synonyms: Disenchanted, disabused, disappointed
Antonyms: Delighted, content, satisfied
Idioms and Phrases
- Lose the illusion: To stop believing in something that isn't true. Example: "After the bad experience, she started to lose the illusion that all teachers are nice."
- To burst someone's bubble: To make someone understand the harsh reality when they were previously in a happy state. Example: "He burst her bubble when he told her that the perfect job she wanted wasnt going to happen."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After realising that the movie based on her favourite book was poorly made, she felt disillusioned about it.
Example 2: Many fans were disillusioned when their favourite band broke up after years of performing together.
Example 3: He became disillusioned with politics after seeing so many broken promises made by leaders.
Fun Fact
The word "disillusioned" comes from the prefix "dis-" meaning not or opposite of, combined with illusion, which means a false idea or belief. It first entered the English language in the 19th century.
Famous Quote
"The greatest illusions are those we create for ourselves." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disillusioned" mean?
a) Happy and content
b) Feeling disappointed about something not being as good as expected
c) Excited and eager
d) Confused and lost
Answer: b) Feeling disappointed about something not being as good as expected
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disillusioned"?
a) Delighted
b) Disenchanted
c) Thrilled
d) Joyful
Answer: b) Disenchanted
3. Which is an antonym of "disillusioned"?
a) Disappointed
b) Satisfied
c) Disabused
d) Discontent
Answer: b) Satisfied
4. Which sentence uses "disillusioned" correctly?
a) She was disillusioned when her favourite toy broke.
b) He felt disillusioned when his best friend betrayed him.
c) The cake was disillusioned and tasted amazing.
d) He was disillusioned to see a rainbow in the sky.
Answer: b) He felt disillusioned when his best friend betrayed him.
5. What does it mean to "burst someone's bubble"?
a) To create joy for them
b) To make them understand a harsh truth
c) To surprise them with gifts
d) To bring them food
Answer: b) To make them understand a harsh truth
