Sentence examples for self-delusion from inspiring English sources

The word "self-delusion" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe a state of deceiving oneself by having false beliefs. For example: "John was in a state of self-delusion and believed that he could win the lottery without buying a ticket."

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self-delusion

noun

The act of deluding oneself, or the state of being so deluded.

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There was self-delusion.

Self-delusion and delirium.

Talk about self-delusion!

Self-delusion is the mother of perdition.

And self-delusion has no borders.

I don't know if it's self-delusion.

Which brings us back to self-delusion.

Isn't it just vain self-delusion?

He doesn't shy from self-delusion.

Self-delusion is all very well.

Some lie out of self-delusion.

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