Synonyms

deluded

American

[dih-loo-did] / dɪˈlu dɪd /

adjective

entertaining a false belief or opinion; mistaken or deceived in mind or judgment.

While some deluded commentators welcomed this as "fantastic news," the rest of us were seriously upset.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of delude.

Other Word Forms

nondeluded adjective
undeluded adjective
undeludedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of deluded

delude ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Earl's barrister Paul Hynes KC described his client as "a sad individual" and compared him to the deluded fictional character Walter Mitty.

From BBC

Republicans knew this was coming, but they either thought they could escape blame for it or they are so deluded they actually believe it’s what people want.

From Salon

They’re dismissing those who attend as deluded cultists, hardening hearts on each side even more.

From Los Angeles Times

Brian: Martin is deluded, heard him say before the game, "we are in a good place at the moment".

From BBC

But she’s not the only one who is either deluded or lying about the implications.

From Salon

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