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Definition of Self-deceit
1. Noun. A misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it.
Definition of Self-deceit
1. Noun. self-deception ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Self-deceit
Literary usage of Self-deceit
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith (1853)
"Of the Nature of self-deceit, and of the Origin and Use of general Rules. IN order
to pervert the rectitude of our own judgments concerning the propriety of ..."
2. The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Or, An Essay Towards an Analysis of the by Adam Smith (1817)
"... CHAPTER IV Of the JVo/ure of self-deceit, and of the Origin and Use of general
Rules. IN order to pervert the rectitude of our own judgments concerning ..."
3. The Works of Joseph Butler, D.C.L.: Divided Into Sections; with Sectional by Joseph Butler (1896)
"... SERMON X UPON self-deceit And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. —2 SAMUEL
xii. 7. $ I. Nathan charges the self-complacent David. ..."
4. Sermons by Joseph Butler, Samuel Clarke (1827)
"SERMON X. UPON self-deceit. 2 SAMUEL xii. 7. And Nathan said to David, Thou art
the man. THESE words are the application of Nathan's parable to David, ..."
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