self-deception meaning

Definition of self-deception

1. a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it

   Synonyms: self-deceit

   Type of: misconception

self-deception in a sentence

• Nationalism is power-hunger tempered by self-deception.

How to pronounce self-deception

self-deception is pronounced /ˌsɛlfdəˈsɛpʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.