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wishful thinking

/ˈwɪʃfəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

Tradução: A crença ou esperança de que algo acontecerá simplesmente porque se deseja que aconteça, e não porque seja realista ou provável.

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/ˈwɪʃfəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/B2informal
  • ptA crença ou esperança de que algo acontecerá simplesmente porque se deseja que aconteça, e não porque seja realista ou provável.

The belief or hope that something will happen simply because one wants it to, rather than because it is realistic or likely.

  1. Unrealistic hopeB2informal

    Believing something is true or will happen simply because you want it to, despite evidence to the contrary.

    ptIlusão

    • He thinks he'll win the lottery, but that's just wishful thinking.
    • It's wishful thinking to believe the project will finish in one day.
    • She hoped for a promotion without any extra work, but it was pure wishful thinking.