wishful thinking in Latin
wishful thinking in Latin is pium desiderium — wishful thinking means the belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.
wishful thinking in Latin
pium desiderium
(idiomatic, psychology) The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
What does "wishful thinking" mean?
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noun The belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.
"Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking."
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wishful thinking in a sentence
- Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking.
- Their forecast of a summer recovery looks like wishful thinking to me.
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What is "wishful thinking" in Latin?
"wishful thinking" in Latin is pium desiderium. wishful thinking means: The belief that something is true or will happen because you want it to, rather than because there is any evidence for it.
How do you use "wishful thinking" in a sentence?
Example: "Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking." In Latin, "wishful thinking" is pium desiderium.
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