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wishful thinking |
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wishful thinking Etymology: AS, wiscan + thencan, to think the interpretation of facts or situations according to one's desires or wishes rather than as they exist in reality, usually used as an unconscious device to avoid painful or unpleasant feelings. wishful thinking Psychology Dereitic thought that a thing or event should have a specified outcome How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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