delusional
adjective/dɪˈluʒənəl/
Frequency rank: #7,554 most common English word
Meaning
Holding false beliefs that are disconnected from reality, often despite evidence to the contrary.
Example sentence
Everyone thought he was delusional for believing he could fly without any equipment.
Synonyms & related words
- deluded
- irrational
- unrealistic
- mistaken
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