Self-deception (Noun)
Meaning
A misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Her self-deception that she was still a successful business owner made it difficult for her to accept the reality of her financial struggles.
- Many politicians fall victim to self-deception, genuinely believing that their lies are justified for the greater good.
- He indulged in self-deception that his wife's affair was just a minor mistake, refusing to acknowledge the deeper problems in their relationship.
- She convinced herself that her lack of preparation for the exam was due to circumstances beyond her control, a classic case of self-deception.
- He clung to his self-deception that his drinking was under control, despite the pleading of his loved ones and the mounting evidence to the contrary.