WISHFUL THINKING


Meaning of WISHFUL THINKING in English

noun

[ U ] the belief that sth that you want to happen is happening or will happen, although this is actually not true or very unlikely :

I've got a feeling that Alex likes me, but that might just be wishful thinking.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.