Synonyms for disenchantment
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dis-en-chant, -chahnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt |
Top 10 synonyms for disenchantment
Définition of disenchantment
Origin :- 1580s, from Middle French desenchanter (13c.), from des- (see dis-) + enchanter "to enchant" (see enchant). Related: Disenchanted; disenchanting; disenchantment. Carlyle coined disenchantress (1831).
- As in disappointment : noun mental upset; displeasure
- "Nowadays we get it all through the winter," said the Baron with a gesture of disenchantment.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Disappointment and disenchantment were falling on John Storm at every step.
- Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
- The age of ten is the age of disenchantment—for those of us who can take a hint.
- Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair
- They are its victims: the victims of disgust, of disenchantment—often of remorse.
- Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
- I conclude the disenchantment will arrive only too early at last.
- Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever
- I was conscious of a disenchantment, begun by Victoria, continued by the Baron.
- Extract from : « The King's Mirror » by Anthony Hope
- I am older now, but the hour of disenchantment has not yet come upon me—nor ever will.
- Extract from : « The Quadroon » by Mayne Reid
- Birthdays, like Christmas days, were made for disenchantment.
- Extract from : « The Dark Flower » by John Galsworthy
- The result of her disenchantment was in no degree the overthrow of her political faith.
- Extract from : « Famous Women: George Sand » by Bertha Thomas
- He faced her with a sense of dread—apprehensive of some disenchantment.
- Extract from : « The Light of the Star » by Hamlin Garland
Antonyms for disenchantment
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