Disenchantment
(noun)
The act or an instance of freeing from illusion or enchantment; the state of being disillusioned or disenchanted.
Origin:
From the old french desencantement, from the verb desencantar, meaning "to disenchant".
Examples:
- The disenchantment he felt after learning the truth about his hero was devastating.
- The disenchantment with the political system led many voters to lose faith in democracy.
- The disenchantment with materialism was a common theme in the artist's work.
- The disenchantment of the once-loyal customers was a major challenge for the company.
- The disenchantment with life in the city led many people to seek a more fulfilling existence in the countryside.