self-deceit

/'selfdi'sepʃn/ Cách viết khác : (self-deceit) /'selfdi'si:t/
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Definition

Noun: The act or state of deceiving oneself; holding a belief or impression that is not true, especially because it is more comforting, convenient, or favorable to one's self-image or desires.

Usage

"Self-deceit" is an uncountable noun used to describe the general phenomenon or a specific instance of self-deception. It is a formal or literary term often used in psychological, philosophical, or moral discussions. * It is crucial to confront one's own self-deceit to grow personally. * His belief that he was indispensable to the company was pure self-deceit.

Examples
  • Her optimism was not hope but self-deceit, a refusal to see the grim reality.
  • The politician's claim of ignorance was an obvious case of self-deceit.
  • Living in self-deceit can prevent you from addressing your real problems.
Advanced Usage
  • "A web of self-deceit": A complex set of interconnected self-deceptions.
    • He was trapped in a web of self-deceit from which he could not escape.
  • "To be guilty of self-deceit": To be culpable for deceiving oneself.
    • If you think this plan will work, you are guilty of a profound self-deceit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Self-deception (n): The more common and frequently used synonym for "self-deceit." The meanings are virtually identical.
  • Self-delusion (n): A closely related term emphasizing a persistent false belief held despite clear evidence to the contrary.
Synonyms
  • Self-delusion: A state of holding a false belief about oneself.
  • Illusion: A false idea or belief.
  • Denial: Refusal to acknowledge an unpleasant truth.
Antonyms
  • Self-awareness: Conscious knowledge of one's own character and feelings.
  • Clarity: The quality of being clear, especially in thought or style.
  • Honesty: Truthfulness, especially with oneself.
Idioms and Phrases
  • To be blind to oneself: To lack self-awareness, often due to self-deceit.
    • His arrogance made him blind to his own shortcomings.
  • To live a lie: To maintain a life based on a fundamental deception, which often involves self-deceit.
    • She realized she had been living a lie for years.
Noun
  1. a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it

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