self-deception
Example Sentences
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His research ranged from the evolutionary dimension of human altruism to the logic of deceit and self-deception.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
This seems to be more of a problem than he’s admitting, and it’s not the only self-deception he practices.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025
To not see this for what it is can be attributed to being naïve and gullible, to self-deception by outright denial, or to being complicit.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2025
Understanding self-deception and its causes is difficult in real-world situations.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024
To ignore this science is to engage in self-deception, to tell ourselves a lie.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
