deluded

Example Sentences

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“Are they bigots? Are they deluded in thinking that they are subjected to unfair competition?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

His direct, pragmatic approach has seduced voters, but has it deluded him into thinking that he has all the answers?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

Brian: Martin is deluded, heard him say before the game, "we are in a good place at the moment".

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

But she’s not the only one who is either deluded or lying about the implications.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2025

But I never deluded myself as to the real nature of my playmates.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel