disenchantment

== English == === Etymology === From dis- +‎ enchantment. In the social sciences sense a calque of German Entzauberung, as used by sociologist Max Weber. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/, /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ === Noun === disenchantment (countable and uncountable, plural disenchantments) The act of disenchanting or the state of being disenchanted. Freeing from false belief or illusions. (in particular, social sciences) The devaluation of religion or mysticism apparent in modern society. ==== Translations ====