delusional

/dɪˈluːʒənl/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈluːʒənl/ (ame, ipa)

delusional — adjective

  • delusionalpositive
  • more delusionalcomparative
  • most delusionalsuperlative

1. holding false beliefs that ignore obvious facts and do not match reality

1.形容詞C1
釋義

holding false beliefs that ignore obvious facts and do not match reality

例句

After one lucky win, Sirin became delusional about making the national team.

delusional about + -ing

Kemi sounded delusional saying the tiny cafe would beat every coffee chain in town.

linking verb: sound delusional

同義詞
  • deluded

    is very close, but often stresses that the person has been misled over time

  • unrealistic

    is milder and often refers to plans or expectations rather than fixed false beliefs

  • irrational

    focuses on thinking that is not logical, even without a lasting false belief

  • paranoid

    is narrower and usually involves suspicious fear about other people

反義詞
  • realistic

    fits ideas that stay close to the facts

  • rational

    focuses on thinking based on reason

  • clear-headed

    suggests calm judgment without confused beliefs

文法句型

be delusional about something

become delusional

sound delusional

delusional ideas

delusional claims

用法筆記

Often used after be, become, grow, or sound. It suggests a belief keeps going even when clear facts should have corrected it, so it is much stronger than simply saying someone is mistaken.

常見錯誤

❌I felt delusional when our picnic was canceled.
✅I felt disappointed when our picnic was canceled.
💡delusional is about false beliefs, not ordinary sadness or frustration.
❌He is delusional about passing the exam because he still has time to study.
✅He is optimistic about passing the exam because he still has time to study.
💡delusional suggests a belief far outside reality, not reasonable hope.