English Explanatory Dictionary

wishful thinking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
  2. Decision making based on self-delusion.

Pronunciation

En-au-wishful thinking.ogg

Word forms

wishful thinking wishful thinkings

Related words

hopium wishcasting wishful hoping wishful thinker wishful thought
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