noun as in strong fondness

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self-delusion, complacency

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Example Sentences

Example:He avoided self-delusion by engaging in rigorous self-analysis.

Definition:The act or habit of deceiving oneself in one's judgments or conclusions; delusion.

From self-delusion

Example:Instead of feeling complacent with his current success, he chose to engage in egoscan to seek further improvement.

Definition:Satisfaction with oneself or an existing situation that is not necessarily earned; a false or undeserved contentment.

From complacency