Basic Details
Word: Disillusion
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make someone lose their happy beliefs about something, making them see the truth.
Synonyms: Disenchant, disappoint, demystify
Antonyms: Enlighten, inspire, satisfy
Idioms and Phrases
- Awakening from a dream: Realising the truth after believing in something false. Example: "She had an awakening from a dream when she found out the truth about the situation."
- Behind the curtain: Seeing the reality behind a faade. Example: "After the investigation, they saw what was really happening behind the curtain."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children were disillusioned when they discovered that the tooth fairy was not real.
Example 2: After years of hard work, he felt disillusioned with his job when he realised there were no opportunities for advancement.
Example 3: The documentary helped to disillusion viewers about the glamorous lifestyle often portrayed in media.
Fun Fact
The word "disillusion" comes from the prefix "dis-" meaning "removal" and "illusion," from Latin "illusionem," meaning "mockery" or "deceit." It signifies removing false beliefs or illusions that one holds.
Famous Quote
"The worst part of being lied to is knowing you weren't worth the truth." Jean-Paul Sartre
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disillusion" mean?
a) To enhance someone's beliefs
b) To make someone see the truth by removing false beliefs
c) To create new illusions
d) To inspire someone
Answer: b) To make someone see the truth by removing false beliefs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disillusion"?
a) Enlighten
b) Disenchanted
c) Encourage
d) Illuminate
Answer: b) Disenchanted
3. Which of these is an antonym of "disillusion"?
a) Disappoint
b) Encourage
c) Discourage
d) Disenchant
Answer: b) Encourage
4. Which sentence uses "disillusion" correctly?
a) He disillusioned his friend by telling them a joke.
b) The film disillusioned many viewers about the reality of the celebrity world.
c) She felt disillusioned with her painting class after receiving praise.
d) The dog disillusioned when it barked.
Answer: b) The film disillusioned many viewers about the reality of the celebrity world.
5. Which idiom refers to seeing the truth behind false beliefs?
a) Falling into a trap
b) Behind the curtain
c) Walking on eggshells
d) Burning the midnight oil
Answer: b) Behind the curtain
