Disillusionment refers to the feeling of disappointment or loss of faith caused by discovering that something is not as good or ideal as it was believed to be.
Related terms
Postwar Trauma: The psychological effects experienced by individuals or societies after experiencing war-related events.
Lost Generation: A term coined by writer Gertrude Stein referring to American writers who felt disillusioned with society after World War I.
Nihilism: A philosophical belief that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or value.