wishful thinking
noun
Definition of wishful thinking
: the attribution of reality to what one wishes to be true or the tenuous justification of what one wants to believe
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Examples of wishful thinking in a Sentence
The idea that the enemy will immediately surrender is nothing more than wishful thinking.
First Known Use of wishful thinking
1932
WISHFUL THINKING Defined for English Language Learners
wishful thinking
noun
Definition of wishful thinking for English Language Learners
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: an attitude or belief that something you want to happen will happen even though it is not likely or possible
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