self-delusion (Meaning)
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self-delusion (n.)
The act of deluding one's self, or the state of being thus deluded.
Synonyms & Antonyms of self-delusion
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self-delusion Sentence Examples
- Sarah's self-delusion led her to believe she was a renowned pianist, despite her mediocre abilities.
- John's self-delusion about his exceptional intelligence prevented him from seeking help for his learning difficulties.
- The company's CEO was in a state of self-delusion, believing his business was thriving while it was on the brink of collapse.
- Emily's self-delusion made her impervious to criticism, as she firmly believed she was flawless.
- The politician's self-delusion about his popularity led him to underestimate his chances of losing the election.
- The athlete's self-delusion about his physical capabilities resulted in him suffering a serious injury during training.
- The self-delusion of the cult members kept them isolated from reality and blinded to their leader's true intentions.
- The investor's self-delusion about the stock's potential led him to risk his entire life savings.
- The celebrity's self-delusion about his charm and charisma made him oblivious to the fact that others found him narcissistic.
- The student's self-delusion about his academic progress caused him to fail his final exams, despite his consistent poor performance.
FAQs About the word self-delusion
The act of deluding one's self, or the state of being thus deluded.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Sarah's self-delusion led her to believe she was a renowned pianist, despite her mediocre abilities.
John's self-delusion about his exceptional intelligence prevented him from seeking help for his learning difficulties.
The company's CEO was in a state of self-delusion, believing his business was thriving while it was on the brink of collapse.
Emily's self-delusion made her impervious to criticism, as she firmly believed she was flawless.
