Meaning of the word disillusionment in English

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disillusionment

US /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/
UK /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

Noun

a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

Example:
There was widespread disillusionment with the government's policies.
His early enthusiasm turned into bitter disillusionment.