delusione
disappointment; letdown
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/de.luˈzjo.ne/
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Cultural Note
Be careful: 'delusione' is a false friend — it means 'disappointment,' not 'delusion' (which is 'illusione' or 'delirio' in Italian). This is one of the most common mistakes made by English speakers learning Italian.
📝 Example Sentences
È stata una grande delusione.
It was a big disappointment.
Non voglio essere una delusione per i miei genitori.
I don't want to be a disappointment to my parents.
La delusione era evidente nella sua voce.
The disappointment was evident in her voice.