Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-delusion
noun
/sɛlf dɪˈluːʒən/
Definition
The act of deceiving oneself into believing something that is not true.
Examples
- His self-delusion made it hard for him to see his mistakes.
- Despite the evidence against him, she lived in a state of self-delusion about her choices.
- Self-delusion can sometimes serve as a coping mechanism in difficult situations.
Meaning
Self-delusion refers to a situation where an individual consciously or unconsciously denies or misrepresents reality to themselves.
Synonyms
- Self-deception
- Illusion
- Fantasy
- Misapprehension
- Wishful thinking
