self-deception
advancedC2/sɛlf dɪˈsɛpʃən/ · self-de-cep-tion
The act of deceiving oneself, often leading to a false belief or incorrect assessment of reality.
Meanings
The act of deceiving oneself, often leading to a false belief or incorrect assessment of reality.
اپنے آپ کو دھوکہ دینے کا عمل، جو اکثر جھوٹی یقین یا حقیقت کا غلط اندازہ لگانے کی طرف لے جاتا ہے۔
خود فریبی
khud fareebi
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Common Collocations
- self-deception in relationships
- overcome self-deception
- the dangers of self-deception
Example Sentences
His self-deception prevented him from facing the truth about his failures.
اس کی خود فریبی نے اسے اپنی ناکامیوں کے بارے میں سچ کا سامنا کرنے سے روکا۔
Us ki khud fareebi ne use apni nakamiyon ke baare mein sach ka samna karne se roka.
Self-deception can lead to harmful consequences in one's personal and professional life.
خود فریبی ایک کی ذاتی اور پیشہ ورانہ زندگی میں نقصان دہ نتائج کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔
Khud fareebi ek ki zaati aur pesha warana zindagi mein nuqsaan dah nataij ki taraf le ja sakti hai.
Recognizing your self-deception is the first step toward personal growth.
اپنی خود فریبی کو پہچاننا ذاتی ترقی کی طرف پہلا قدم ہے۔
Apni khud fareebi ko pehchanna zaati taraqqi ki taraf pehla qadam hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of self-deception as the act of wearing 'rose-colored glasses' to view yourself better than reality.
Imagine a person looking in a mirror with funhouse distortion, seeing a flattering version of themselves.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آنکھوں کو دھوکہ دینا خود کو دھوکہ دینے کے مترادف ہے۔
Aankhon ko dhoka dena khud ko dhoka dene ke mutaradif hai.
Deceiving the eyes is synonymous with deceiving oneself.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self-deception" — deception of oneself
First known use: 19th century
The term 'self-deception' has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe the act of lying to oneself.