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wishful thinking in Arabic

تَفْكِير رَغْبَوِيّ tafkīr raḡbawiyy

wishful thinking in Arabic: تَفْكِير رَغْبَوِيّ (tafkīr raḡbawiyy). In English, wishful thinking means the formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.

Arabic words for wishful thinking

illusion that what one would like is true
تَفْكِير رَغْبَوِيّ tafkīr raḡbawiyy

English meaning of wishful thinking

  1. noun The formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.
  2. noun Decision making based on self-delusion.

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Questions about wishful thinking in Arabic

What is the meaning of wishful thinking in Arabic?
Wishful thinking in Arabic is تَفْكِير رَغْبَوِيّ (tafkīr raḡbawiyy).
ما معنى كلمة wishful thinking؟
Wishful thinking: تَفْكِير رَغْبَوِيّ (tafkīr raḡbawiyy).
What does wishful thinking mean in English?
Wishful thinking means the formation of beliefs based on an outcome that aligns with one's desires or hopes, while disregarding evidence, rationality, or reality.

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