deluded
The word “deluded” has 3 syllables: de-lud-ed
It's pronounced as /dɪˈluːdɪd/
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In the thesaurus, “deluded” has 66 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for deluded along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deluded
- bamboozled
- beguiled
- betrayed
- bled
- bluffed
- buffaloed
- burned
- caught
- cheated
- chiseled
- confused
- conned
- cozened
- deceived
- defrauded
- did a number on
- diddled
- duped
- erroneous
- euchred
- faked out
- false
- fleeced
- flimflammed
- fooled
- gaffed
- gammoned
- gulled
- had
- had on
- hoaxed
- hoodwinked
- hornswoggled
- humbugged
- hustled
- inaccurate
- incorrect
- inexact
- juggled
- kidded
- led one down the garden path
- misguided
- misinformed
- misled
- mistaken
- mulcted
- put on
- rooked
- sadly mistaken
- shortchanged
- skinned
- snookered
- snowed
- spoofed
- squeezed
- strung along
- stuck
- stung
- sucked in
- suckered
- swindled
- teased
- took in
- tricked
- untrue
- wrong
Antonyms for deluded
- accurate
- correct
- debunked
- disabused
- disclosed
- disenchanted
- disillusioned
- divulged
- exact
- exposed
- informed
- precise
- revealed
- right
- showed up
- told
- true
- uncloaked
- uncovered
- undeceived
- unmasked
- unveiled
Meanings of deluded
- verb
- To deceive into believing something which is false; to lead into error; to dupe.
- To frustrate or disappoint.
- adjective
- Being affected by delusions.
Example Sentences
- He was deluded into believing the false story.
- The scam left many people feeling deluded and disappointed.
- She seemed deluded about her chances of winning without preparation.
- The followers were deluded by the leader’s promises.
- They felt deluded after discovering the truth behind the advertisement.
On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deluded, such as: accurate, bamboozled, beguiled, betrayed, bled, bluffed, buffaloed.
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