wishful thinking
Meaning
- (idiomatic, uncountable, usually) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
- (idiomatic, uncountable, usually) Decision making based on self-delusion.
Synonyms
vain hope
see visions
Translations
Wunschdenken
vœu pieux
pensamiento ilusorio
wishful thinking
pia illusione
ijdele hoop
ευσεβείς πόθοι
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