wishful thinking

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === wishful thinking (usually uncountable, plural wishful thinkings) (idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality. (idiomatic) Decision making based on self-delusion. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== Further reading ==== wishful thinking on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == Portuguese == === Etymology === An unadapted borrowing from English wishful thinking. === Noun === wishful thinking m (uncountable) (psychology) wishful thinking Synonym: pensamento desejoso