self-deceptive
UKUS
Definitions
adj.
Involving or characterized by deceiving oneself
自欺的，欺骗自己的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedself-self, own
+
deceptiveroot
=self-deceptive
self- (oneself) + deceptive = "deceptive toward oneself." Transparent compound; the adjective of self-deception.
Common Collocations
- 1.self-deceptive thinking自欺的思维
- 2.self-deceptive behavior自欺的行为
- 3.[self-deceptive belief]自欺的信念
- 4.deeply self-deceptive深度自我欺骗的
Example Sentences
- 1.
His optimism had a self-deceptive edge.