Delusion
Definition
(noun) A false belief despite evidence to the contrary
Examples
“Thinking luck controls life is a common delusion we must break free from.”
“That's a delusion, quit saying it.”
“He clung to the delusion that the waiter had poisoned his soup.”
“My aunt's delusion about the lottery drained her savings.”
“After the second hearing, Maria dropped her delusion that the landlord would call back.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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