deluded
word · lemma: delude
Definition
Believing something that is not true because you have been deceived or are mistaken.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in a negative sense to describe someone who refuses to see the truth or is tricked by false beliefs. Commonly used in formal and informal contexts, often about opinions or hopes that are totally unrealistic. Not as strong as 'crazy', but suggests foolishness.
Spanish: engañado - ilusoPortuguese (BR): iludido - enganadoPortuguese (PT): iludido - enganadoChinese (Simplified): 受骗的 - 被误导的Chinese (Traditional): 受騙的 - 被誤導的Hindi: भ्रमित - धोखा खाया हुआArabic: مخدوع - موهومBengali: ভ্রান্ত - বিভ্রান্তRussian: заблуждающийся - введённый в заблуждениеJapanese: 思い込んでいる - 勘違いしているVietnamese: ảo tưởng - bị lừa dốiKorean: 착각하는 - 오해한Turkish: aldanmış - yanıltılmışUrdu: غلط فہمی کا شکار - فریب خوردہIndonesian: tertipu - dibutakan (oleh keyakinan salah)
Example Sentences
Some people are deluded by fake news online.
basic
Don't be deluded—success takes hard work and patience.
natural
She was completely deluded about his true intentions.
natural
Many were deluded into thinking the scheme was legal.
natural
He is deluded if he thinks he will win the lottery.
basic
The deluded man refused to listen to advice.
basic