Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
false hope
noun
/fɔːls hoʊp/
Definition
An expectation of something good happening that is unlikely to happen.
Examples
- Despite the team’s efforts, the investors held onto false hope for a last-minute turnaround.
- She realized that his assurances were just false hope, and she needed to move on.
Meaning
False hope refers to a belief or feeling that something positive will occur, even though there is little to no evidence to support that belief.
Synonyms
- illusions
- wishful thinking
- delusion
- pipe dream
