How Do You Spell DISILLUSIONING?

Pronunciation: [dɪsɪlˈuːʒənɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "disillusioning" is spelled with the prefix "dis-" meaning "not" or "opposite of", followed by "illusioning" which means "to deceive or mislead". The pronunciation of "disillusioning" is /dɪsɪˈluːʒənɪŋ/. The stress is on the second syllable, which is pronounced with the long "u" sound. This word is commonly used to describe a situation where someone's hopes or beliefs are shattered by the harsh reality of the situation.

DISILLUSIONING Meaning and Definition

1. Disillusioning is an adjective that refers to the act or process of causing someone to lose their belief, trust, or idealized perception in someone or something. It involves the removal of illusions or false perceptions, resulting in a growing sense of disappointment, disheartenment, or disenchantment.

   When something is described as disillusioning, it commonly signifies the revelation of reality that is contrary to what was previously thought or believed. This could occur when a long-held belief or expectation is proven to be false, leading to a profound sense of disappointment or betrayal.

   Disillusioning experiences can arise in various aspects of life, such as relationships, politics, careers, or personal beliefs. For instance, discovering that a loved one you held in high regard has deeply flawed character traits can be disillusioning. Similarly, witnessing corrupt behavior within a political system can lead to a disillusioning effect on individuals who once held trust in the system.

   Disillusioning often results in a loss of innocence or naivety, prompting individuals to become more skeptical or cynical. It can be a challenging and emotional process, as it involves confronting the truth and letting go of cherished illusions or ideals. However, facing disillusioning experiences can also lead to personal growth, as it provides an opportunity to reevaluate beliefs, develop resilience, and seek out more authentic and trustworthy sources of truth.

Common Misspellings for DISILLUSIONING

• sisillusioning
• xisillusioning
• disilluzioning
• disillusiioning
• disillusioining
• disilusioning
• dissillusioning
• disillusionise

Etymology of DISILLUSIONING

The word "disillusioning" is formed by adding the suffix "-ing" to the verb "disillusion".

The verb "disillusion" is derived from the noun "illusion", which ultimately traces back to the Latin word "illusio" meaning "a mocking, jesting, irony" or "misleading appearance". In this sense, "illusion" refers to something that deceives or tricks the mind.

The prefix "dis-" is added to many verbs to indicate negation or reversal, so when added to "illusion", it creates the verb "disillusion", meaning "to free from an illusion" or "to cause someone to become aware of the truth about something, especially something that is disappointing or unpleasant".

To form the adjective "disillusioning", the verb "disillusion" is transformed into a present participle by adding the suffix "-ing".

Similar spelling words for DISILLUSIONING

• disillusioned,
• disillusion,
• disillusions,
• disillusionment.

Conjugate verb Disillusioning

CONDITIONAL

I would disillusion

we would disillusion

you would disillusion

he/she/it would disillusion

they would disillusion

FUTURE

I will disillusion

we will disillusion

you will disillusion

he/she/it will disillusion

they will disillusion

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disillusioned

we will have disillusioned

you will have disillusioned

he/she/it will have disillusioned

they will have disillusioned

PAST

I disillusioned

we disillusioned

you disillusioned

he/she/it disillusioned

they disillusioned

PAST PERFECT

I had disillusioned

we had disillusioned

you had disillusioned

he/she/it had disillusioned

they had disillusioned

PRESENT

I disillusion

we disillusion

you disillusion

he/she/it disillusions

they disillusion

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disillusioned

we have disillusioned

you have disillusioned

he/she/it has disillusioned

they have disillusioned

I am disillusioning

we are disillusioning

you are disillusioning

he/she/it is disillusioning

they are disillusioning

I was disillusioning

we were disillusioning

you were disillusioning

he/she/it was disillusioning

they were disillusioning

I will be disillusioning

we will be disillusioning

you will be disillusioning

he/she/it will be disillusioning

they will be disillusioning

I have been disillusioning

we have been disillusioning

you have been disillusioning

he/she/it has been disillusioning

they have been disillusioning

I had been disillusioning

we had been disillusioning

you had been disillusioning

he/she/it had been disillusioning

they had been disillusioning

I will have been disillusioning

we will have been disillusioning

you will have been disillusioning

he/she/it will have been disillusioning

they will have been disillusioning

I would have disillusioned

we would have disillusioned

you would have disillusioned

he/she/it would have disillusioned

they would have disillusioned

I would be disillusioning

we would be disillusioning

you would be disillusioning

he/she/it would be disillusioning

they would be disillusioning

I would have been disillusioning

we would have been disillusioning

you would have been disillusioning

he/she/it would have been disillusioning

they would have been disillusioning