Delusyon (en. Delusion)

de-loo-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A false belief that is firmly held in a person's mind despite evidence to the contrary.
Delusion is often part of psychiatric conditions.
Ang delusyon ay madalas na bahagi ng mga psychiatric na kondisyon.
Commonly experienced by people under extreme stress or trauma.
Extreme fear or anxiety can trigger a delusion.
Maaaring mag-trigger ng delusyon ang labis na takot o kaba.
A thought or belief that is considered true despite evidence proving it wrong.
Professional help is needed if someone has a delusion that cannot be removed from their mind.
Kailangan ng propesyonal na tulong kung ang isang tao ay may delusyon na hindi maalis sa isip.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'delusio' meaning 'deception'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

waking delusion
A state of belief that is not true but seems true to a person.
delusyong gising
delusional perspective
A understanding formed from false information.
delusyong pananaw

Related Words

having a delusion
A condition where a person regularly has false or unrealistic views.
pagkakaroon ng delusyon
delusional disorder
A mental condition characterized by firmly held delusions.
delusional disorder

Slang Meanings

deep illusion or unrealistic perspective
He thinks he's going to be a rockstar even though he has no talent, that's delusion!
Akala niya ay magiging rockstar siya kahit wala namang talento, delusyon na 'yon!
thinking that others are the problem, not you
He always has the delusion that he is a victim in every situation.
Lagi na lang siyang may delusyon na biktima siya sa lahat ng sitwasyon.
an overly optimistic view of a situation
Enough with the delusion, you really need to face reality now.
Tama na ang delusyon, kailangan mo na talagang harapin ang realidad.