self-deception

self-de·cep·tion

(sĕlf′dĭ-sĕp′shən)n. The act of deceiving oneself or the state of being deceived by oneself.

self′-de·cep′tive adj.self′-de·cep′tive·ly adv.

nthe act or an instance of deceiving oneself, esp as to the true nature of one's feelings or motives ˌself-deˈceptive adj

n. the act or fact of deceiving oneself. Also called self′-deceit′. [1670–80] self′-decep′tive, adj.

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

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