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What is another word for Delusional? – 265 Delusional Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    illusory unrealistic fanciful imaginary false misguided misinformed deceived self-deceived mistaken erroneous fallacious flawed distorted warped biased prejudiced bigoted fanatical extremist radical unrealistic unreasoning irrational absurd preposterous ridiculous nonsensical senseless foolish silly idiotic stupid gullible credulous naive simple-minded misguided misdirected confused perplexed bewildered disoriented demented insane mad crazed unhinged frantic frenzied hysterical neurotic psychotic schizophrenic paranoid delirious hallucinatory dreamy fanciful visionary unrealistic quixotic romantic idealistic optimistic overoptimistic sanguine hopeful wishful pipe-dreaming head-in-the-clouds impractical unrealistic unworkable impracticable infeasible unattainable unrealizable unachievable

    Meaning of Delusional

    The primary meaning of the word "Delusional" is having or characterized by false or unrealistic beliefs or opinions.

    Definitions

    • Having a false or unrealistic belief or opinion, often due to a mental disorder or a misleading idea.
    • * Holding an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.

    Etymology of Delusional

    The word "Delusional" originates from the Latin word "deludere," meaning to deceive or play false, and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective.
    Historically, the term "delusion" emerged in the 15th century to describe a false or mistaken belief, often in a psychiatric context.
    Over time, the word "delusional" evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the idea of being deceived or misled, whether by internal biases or external influences.

    Example Uses

    • The patient's delusional thoughts were a symptom of her underlying psychiatric condition.
    • * He was delusional if he thought he could finish the project on time with the current resources.
    • * The conspiracy theorist's delusional ideas were widely debunked by experts and evidence.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    realistic practical sensible rational logical reasonable sound wise informed knowledgeable perceptive discerning astute shrewd prudent cautious circumspect level-headed clear-headed sober objective unbiased impartial unprejudiced open-minded receptive aware enlightened informed educated sophisticated worldly experienced seasoned wise sage judicious discreet thoughtful reflective contemplative deliberate measured well-considered well-reasoned well-informed

    Related Nouns

    delusion illusion hallucination fantasy dream imagination misconception misapprehension misunderstanding mistake error fallacy flaw distortion bias prejudice fanaticism extremism radicalism neurosis psychosis schizophrenia paranoia dementia insanity craziness frenzy hysteria neuroticism psychosis schizophrenia paranoia dementia fantasy fiction myth legend fable fairy tale folklore mythology

    Related Verbs

    deceive mislead delude deceive cheat trick fool dupe hoodwink beguile misinform misguide misdirect confuse perplex bewilder disorient dement drive mad unhinge frenzy hysterize neurotize psychologize fantasize imagine dream envision conceptualize idealize romanticize optimize hope wish aspire optimize realize achieve attain actualize materialize substantiate verify validate confirm corroborate

    Related Adjectives

    illusory unrealistic fanciful imaginary false misguided misinformed deceived self-deceived mistaken erroneous fallacious flawed distorted warped biased prejudiced bigoted fanatical extremist radical unrealistic unreasoning irrational absurd preposterous ridiculous nonsensical senseless foolish silly idiotic stupid gullible credulous naive simple-minded misguided misdirected confused perplexed bewildered disoriented demented insane mad crazed unhinged frantic frenzied hysterical neurotic