delusion.
An adamant belief in a falsehood despite incontestable evidence.
Meaning & usage
An adamant belief in a falsehood despite incontestable evidence.
The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.
It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief.
A strong belief contrary to evidence.
Where this word comes from
From Latin dēlūsiō.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.