Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deluded
adjective
/dɪˈluː.dɪd/
Definition
misled or deceived, often due to a false belief or illusion.
Examples
- She was deluded into thinking that she could win the competition without practicing.
- His deluded view of the situation led to poor decisions.
Meaning
To be deluded means to hold a belief that is not true or to be deceived by something that is not real.
Synonyms
- deceived
- misguided
- fooled
- misled
- hoodwinked
