Definition of Wishful thinking

thoughts of an unlikely future event that you wish were possible but isn’t likely

Examples of Wishful thinking in a sentence

Nan knew that winning the lottery was wishful thinking, but she still liked to dream it could come true.  

Because she always hoped he would change, Laci’s wishful thinking led her to take back her abusive ex-boyfriend back.  

Wishful thinking doesn’t impress my father since he likes to live in reality and not an unlikely future.  

Other words in the False category:

Most Searched Words (with Video)