self-deceived
Americanadjective
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holding an erroneous opinion of oneself, one's own effort, or the like.
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being mistaken, forming an erroneous judgment, etc., in one's own mind, as from careless or wishful thinking.
If you thought my friendship was love, you were self-deceived.
Etymology
Origin of self-deceived
First recorded in 1665–75
Example Sentences
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Maybe I’m no less self-deceived than anyone else.
From The New Yorker • Oct. 28, 2019
We know Mumler was a fraud, but we don’t know what kind of fraud — self-deceived true believer, confidence man or both?
From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2017
His observations are not always adequate to his ultrasophisticated posture; hence the posture; sometimes looks a little self-deceived.
From Time Magazine Archive
Beatrice and Benedick are self-deceived in that they believe their heads can sternly rule their hearts.
From Time Magazine Archive
Boding, yet self-deceived, he joined that feast: Thereat he saw scant sign of penitence: Ere long he bade farewell.
From Legends of the Saxon Saints by De Vere, Aubrey
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