self-deception (redirected from self-deceptions)

self-de·cep·tion (slfd-spshn)

n.

The act of deceiving oneself or the state of being deceived by oneself.

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self-de·ceptive adj.

self-de·ceptive·ly adv.

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self-deception, self-deceit

n

the act or an instance of deceiving oneself, esp as to the true nature of one's feelings or motives

self-deceptive  adj

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

self-deception - a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it self-deceit misconception - an incorrect conception

Translations

self-deception [ˌselfdɪˈsepʃən] N → engaño m de sí mismo
this is mere self-deception → esto es engañarse a sí mismo