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(idiomatic, psychology) The illusion that what one would like to be true is actually true. / (idiomatic) Decision-making based on self-delusion.

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wishful thinking

Source Word

wishful thinking

idiomatic uncountable usually

Japanese Meaning

望むことが実現すると誤信する自己欺瞞状態（自分が望むように物事が進むという錯覚） / 自己欺瞞に基づく意思決定、合理性よりも希望や願望に沿って物事を判断する状態

Relying on hope rather than evidence was just wishful thinking that delayed our preparations.

証拠ではなく希望に頼ることは単なる希望的観測にすぎず、それが私たちの準備を遅らせた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, psychology) The illusion that what one would like to be true is actually true.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) Decision-making based on self-delusion.

wishful thinkings

（ plural ）