Delusive: meaning, definitions and examples

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delusive

 

[ dษชหˆluหsษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

false impression

Delusive refers to something that is misleading or deceptive, often causing one to have a false impression or belief. This term is commonly used to describe ideas, perceptions, or circumstances that create an illusion rather than reflecting reality. Delusive notions can lead individuals to make poor decisions based on incorrect assumptions or expectations. In psychology, delusive thoughts may contribute to various mental health issues, where individuals struggle to distinguish between what is realistic and what is not.

Synonyms

deceptive, fallacious, illusory, misleading, unrealistic.

Examples of usage

  • The delusive nature of the advertisement made consumers believe they would achieve instant success.
  • His delusive promises only led to disappointment.
  • Many people hold delusive beliefs about the impact of social media on their lives.
  • The delusive comfort of ignorance can often be more appealing than the harsh truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "delusive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilusรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคพเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช illusionรคr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menipu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะผะฐะฝะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iluzoryczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนปๆƒณ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illusoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilusorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜์ƒ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุฏุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iluzornรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ iluzรณrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนป่ง‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iluzoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blekking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“ แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilรผzor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilusorio

Etymology

The word 'delusive' originates from the Latin word 'deludere', which means 'to play false' or 'to mock'. This Latin term combines the prefix 'de-', meaning 'down' or 'away', with 'ludere', meaning 'to play'. The concept of deception and trickery has been a part of human language and communication for centuries. The use of 'delusive' in the English language began in the late 16th century, where it was used to describe things or ideas that mislead or provide a false impression. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields, including psychology, literature, and everyday speech, to convey the idea of being trapped by illusions or false beliefs. Its evolution reflects humanity's ongoing struggle with misunderstanding and perception versus reality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,751, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.