Pagkakaila (en. Denial)
/paɡkaˈkaila/
Synonyms
- pagtanggi
- pagsasawalang-bahala
Slang Meanings
denial or turning away from the truth
He is in such denial about his own mistakes.
Sobrang pagkakaila niya sa sarili niyang pagkakamali.
avoidance of painful truth
He is in a state of denial about their breakup.
Nasa estado siya ng pagkakaila tungkol sa kanilang breakup.
having a wrong perspective
That's his denial about the situation; he thinks they're still okay.
Yun ang pagkakaila niya sa sitwasyon, akala niya ay okay pa sila.