Belief Heldin The Face Of All Contrary Evidence Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DELUSION which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DELUSION

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	34%	13		Disposition to believe in the face of contrary evidence
3	33%	9		A superstitious or irrational belief that persists despite evidence to the contrary

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DELUSION" which means:

noun

• (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
• A mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
• The act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

An example sentence would be:

• "His belief in magic was nothing but a delusion."
• "She had a delusion that she was a famous singer."

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The Guardian Quick30 Nov 2015	Across 11
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