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Meaning of deluded
having a false belief or opinion
Etymology of deluded
The word "deluded" comes from the Latin "deludere", which means "to deceive" or "to play false", and is a combination of "de" (meaning "away from") and "ludere" (meaning "to play")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who is deceived or misled, often due to their own misconceptions or misinterpretations
Synonyms
misled
deceived
duped
fooled
tricked
bamboozled
hoodwinked
beguiled
seduced
cheated
swindled
defrauded
conned
cozened
delusional
unrealistic
misguided
misinformed
mistaken
misguided
self-deceived
hallucinatory
fantastical
unrealistic
irrational
illogical
absurd
preposterous
ridiculous
foolish
silly
absurd
nonsensical
senseless
mindless
brainwashed
indoctrinated
manipulated
Definitions
- Having a false belief or opinion, often due to a lack of information or a misinterpretation of facts
- * Holding an idiosyncratic belief or opinion, often one that is considered to be false or unrealistic by others
Usage Examples
- The con artist's victims were deluded into thinking they had invested in a legitimate business
- * She was deluded about her chances of winning the competition, despite her lack of experience
- * He was deluded into thinking that he could solve the complex problem on his own