wishful thinking in Russian
wishful thinking in Russian is приня́тие жела́емого за действи́тельное — 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 Russian
приня́тие жела́емого за действи́тельное
Pronounced: prinyatiye zhelayemogo za deystvitelnoye
(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 Russian?
"wishful thinking" in Russian is приня́тие жела́емого за действи́тельное. 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 pronounce приня́тие жела́емого за действи́тельное?
"wishful thinking" in Russian is приня́тие жела́емого за действи́тельное, pronounced "prinyatiye zhelayemogo za deystvitelnoye".
How do you use "wishful thinking" in a sentence?
Example: "Expecting the debt to clear itself is wishful thinking." In Russian, "wishful thinking" is приня́тие жела́емого за действи́тельное.
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