Disenchantments

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of disenchantment; multiple instances of losing faith in or becoming disillusioned about something.

Etymology

Regular plural form of disenchantment; the -s suffix indicates multiple separate experiences or instances of disenchantment.

Kelly Says

A person might experience many 'disenchantments' throughout life—each is a small death of innocence, and philosophers have argued that wisdom is really just accumulated disenchantments.

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