self-deception

he engaged in blatant self-deception to avoid facing the truth.

the company's rosy projections were a form of self-deception.

it's easy to fall into the trap of self-deception when things are difficult.

she accused him of self-deception regarding his abilities.

his self-deception prevented him from seeing his flaws.

overcoming self-deception requires brutal honesty with oneself.

the politician's self-deception was evident in his speeches.

she recognized her own pattern of self-deception and sought help.

self-deception can lead to poor decision-making and regret.

he used denial and self-deception to cope with the loss.

the project failed because of widespread self-deception within the team.

it's a dangerous cycle of self-deception and justification.