Magical Thinking

C1 16+

Collocations of magical thinking

magical thinking
Frequency: 80 %

Her belief in magical thinking led her to expect unrealistic outcomes.

wishful thinking
Frequency: 70 %

His wishful thinking about the project's success blinded him to potential risks.

delusional thinking
Frequency: 60 %

His delusional thinking caused him to ignore the facts and believe in a false reality.

fantasy thinking
Frequency: 50 %

Her fantasy thinking about winning the lottery consumed her thoughts.

unrealistic thinking
Frequency: 45 %

Their unrealistic thinking about the timeline led to delays in the project.

Idiomatic Expressions for magical thinking

  • Phrase: Fall victim to magical thinking
    Meaning: To be influenced or misled by unrealistic beliefs or ideas.
    Usage: Many people fall victim to magical thinking when it comes to get-rich-quick schemes that promise unrealistic returns.