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self-deceit

/ˌsɛlf dɪˈsiːt/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa o ato ou estado de enganar a si mesmo, mantendo uma crença falsa e conveniente, geralmente por meio de negação ou racionalização de uma verdade desagradável.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˌsɛlf dɪˈsiːt/

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A noun referring to the act or state of holding a misconception that is favorable to oneself, often involving the denial or rationalization of uncomfortable truths.

  • 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o ato ou estado de enganar a si mesmo, mantendo uma crença falsa e conveniente, geralmente por meio de negação ou racionalização de uma verdade desagradável.
  1. Misconception favorable to oneself C1 formal

    A mistaken belief or idea that is beneficial or flattering to the person who holds it, often ignoring reality.

    • His belief that he was the best candidate was a form of self-deceit.
    • She lived in a state of self-deceit, thinking everyone admired her.
    • Self-deceit can prevent personal growth and honest self-reflection.

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    Sinônimos: self-deceptionwishful thinking

    Antônimos: realismself-awarenessself-knowledge

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  • self-deceit's possessive singular form