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.  🔊

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