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Delusional: meaning, definitions and examples

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delusional

 

[ dษชหˆluหส’ษ™nl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mental health

Having false or unrealistic beliefs despite evidence to the contrary. Delusional individuals may be convinced that they have special powers or abilities that others do not possess.

Synonyms

deluded, irrational, misguided.

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Word Description / Examples
delusional

Used when someone has strong false beliefs that aren't based in reality, often seen in the context of mental health.

  • He was delusional, thinking he was invincible.
  • The delusional man claimed he could fly.
deluded

Refers to someone who has been misled or holds beliefs based on deception or misunderstanding. It can have a negative connotation.

  • She was deluded into thinking he loved her.
  • The deluded fans believed their team couldn't lose.
misguided

Usually used to describe actions or beliefs that are well-meant but based on poor judgment or bad advice.

  • The misguided youth joined the wrong crowd.
  • His attempts to help were well-intentioned but misguided.
irrational

Describes thoughts, actions, or feelings that don't make sense logically or lack reason.

  • His fear of spiders is completely irrational.
  • Making an irrational decision can have bad consequences.

Examples of usage

  • He was delusional in thinking he could fly without any wings.
  • She was delusional in believing that she was a famous celebrity.
  • The delusional man claimed he could communicate with aliens from another planet.

Translations

Translations of the word "delusional" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น delirante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wahnhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ delusi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะตะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ urojony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆ„ๆƒณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlirant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delirante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sanrฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง์ƒ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‡ู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bludnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bludnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ„ๆƒณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bloden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ranghugsaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xรผlyalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delirante

Etymology

The word 'delusional' is derived from the Latin word 'delusionem', meaning a deceiving. The concept of delusions has been studied in psychology and psychiatry for centuries, with delusional beliefs often being a symptom of certain mental health disorders. Understanding and addressing delusions is an important aspect of mental health treatment.

See also: delude, deluded, delusion.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,523, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.