Deluded: meaning, definitions and examples
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deluded
[ dɪˈluːdɪd ]
feeling
Deluded means believing something that is not true. It can also refer to someone who is misled or deceived by false beliefs or ideas.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was deluded into thinking he loved her.
- Don't be deluded by his promises.
mental state
Deluded can also describe someone who is suffering from a delusion, which is a belief or idea that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was deluded into thinking he was a famous celebrity.
- She is deluded about her own abilities.
Translations
Translations of the word "deluded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iludido
🇮🇳 भ्रमित
🇩🇪 getäuscht
🇮🇩 tertipu
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 złudny
🇯🇵 錯覚
🇫🇷 illusionné
🇪🇸 engañado
🇹🇷 aldatılmış
🇰🇷 속은
🇸🇦 مخدوع
🇨🇿 klamný
🇸🇰 klamný
🇨🇳 被欺骗的
🇸🇮 zavedeni
🇮🇸 blekktur
🇰🇿 алданған
🇬🇪 მოტყუებული
🇦🇿 aldadılmış
🇲🇽 engañado
Word origin
The word 'deluded' comes from the Latin word 'deludere', which means 'to mock' or 'to deceive'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to being misled or deceived by false beliefs. The concept of delusion has been studied in psychology and psychiatry, where it is considered a symptom of certain mental disorders.
See also: delude, delusion, delusional.