Delusional
(adjective)
- Having false or unrealistic beliefs or opinions.
- Suffering from a condition in which a person holds a belief that is clearly false and that indicates an abnormal state of mind.
Origin:
Delusional comes from the latin word "deludere" which means "to mock" or "to deceive" and it was adopted in english in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- He is delusional if he thinks he can win the election.
- She was delusional about her abilities as a singer.
- He was delusional when he thought he could fly.
- The patient was delusional and suffering from hallucinations.
- He was delusional in his belief that he was a millionaire.