wishful thinking

/ˈwɪʃfʊl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
/ˈwɪʃfʊl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
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Definitions of wishful thinking
  1. noun
    the illusion that what you wish for is actually true
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    type of:
    fancy, fantasy, illusion, phantasy
    something many people believe that is false
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