Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-deception
noun
/ˌsɛlf dɪˈsɛpʃən/
Definition
The act of deceiving oneself or holding a false belief about oneself.
Examples
- Her self-deception kept her from recognizing her flaws.
- Many people engage in self-deception to maintain their self-esteem.
- He was caught in a cycle of self-deception that made it hard for him to see the truth.
Meaning
Self-deception involves convincing oneself of something that is not true, often to avoid facing uncomfortable truths or realities.
Synonyms
- self-delusion
- illusion
- self-fraud
- self-misunderstanding
