Definition of self-deception Self-deception

/sɛˈlfdʌsɛˈpʃʌn/ - [selfdusepshun] - self•de•cep•tion

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What does self-deception mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

self-deception - a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • self-deception (Noun)
    The act of fooling oneself, of willfully not accepting the obvious.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • self-deception (n.)
    Self-deceit.

Pronunciation

Sign Language

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