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Wishful thinking
Noun
Word Frequency:
1.3
Definitions
1.
Noun
The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
2.
Noun
Decision making based on self-delusion.
Synonyms
wishful thought
wish fulfilment
imagination
dream
magical thinking
willusionism
wishcasting
wish
pie in the sky
imaginationalism
will o' the wisp
feeler
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