Disenchantment

usgb/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/
noun

Feeling of disappointment or loss of excitement.

After the initial excitement, he felt a sense of disenchantment with his new job.
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Often appears as...

  • sense of disenchantment
  • disenchantment with something
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After Excitement

Used when initial joy fades, and reality doesn't meet expectations.

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Her disenchantment with the course grew as she realized it wouldn't help her career.
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Negative Shift

Marks a change from positive to negative feelings about something once positive.

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Voters' disenchantment with the government grew due to unfulfilled promises.
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Personal Feeling

Reflects a personal response, may vary greatly between different people.

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Despite the team's victory, his disenchantment stemmed from being benched.
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