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delusional

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈluːʒənəl/

delusional means: Firmly believing things that are untrue, even when there is clear evidence against them.

adjective

BELIEVING FALSE THINGSC1

Firmly believing things that are untrue, even when there is clear evidence against them.

  • He became delusional during his illness.
  • You are delusional if you think everyone will agree.
  • The doctor treated several delusional patients.

Similar words: deluded

Common phrases: delusional patient, become delusional, completely delusional

RELATED TO DELUSIONSC1

Connected with strong false beliefs that continue despite clear evidence against them.

  • The report describes delusional thinking.
  • She received treatment for a delusional disorder.
  • His delusional belief was that strangers could read his thoughts.

Common phrases: delusional disorder, delusional belief, delusional thinking

noun

PERSON WITH DELUSIONSC2

A person who holds strong false beliefs despite clear evidence against them.

  • The old report called him a delusional.
  • The study grouped delusionals by the beliefs they held.
  • The writer described her character as a delusional.

Common phrases: a delusional, diagnosed delusional

Questions about delusional

What does delusional mean?

Firmly believing things that are untrue, even when there is clear evidence against them.

What is delusional in other languages?

Türkçe: sanrılı · Español: delirante · Français: délirant · Deutsch: wahnhaft · Italiano: delirante · 日本語: 妄想にとらわれた

How do you pronounce delusional?

It is pronounced /dɪˈluːʒənəl/.

How do you use delusional in a sentence?

He became delusional during his illness. You are delusional if you think everyone will agree.

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