self deception
/ˌsɛlf dɪˈsɛpʃən/
noun
- The act of convincing yourself that something false is true, often to avoid uncomfortable feelings or facts.
- His self-deception led him to believe he could pass the exam without studying.
- She lived in self-deception, pretending her finances were fine when she was deeply in debt.
- Self-deception is common when people refuse to admit they are in a bad relationship.
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