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wishful thinking
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1.
International
neutral
informal
A belief or expectation based on what one wishes to be true rather than on evidence, often reflecting optimism or self-deception.
The tendency to form conclusions influenced primarily by desire rather than objective evaluation of facts.
2.
International
informal
colloquial
pejorative
A dismissive characterization of an idea or prediction as unrealistic or unlikely to occur.
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