Self-deceit

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of self-deception. uncountable
  2. 2
    a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it wordnet

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"The easiest thing in the world is self-deceit; for every man believes what he wishes, though the reality is often different."

Etymology

From self- + deceit.

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