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delusive
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de·lu·sive  (d-lsv)
adj.
1. Tending to delude.
2. Having the nature of a delusion; false: a delusive faith in a wonder drug.
de·lusive·ly adv.
de·lusive·ness n.
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Adj.1.delusive - inappropriate to reality or facts; "delusive faith in a wonder drug"; "delusive expectations"; "false hopes"
false
unrealistic - not realistic; "unrealistic expectations"; "prices at unrealistic high levels"


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