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delusional Synonyms

Another word for delusional

Choosing another word for delusional depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by or holding idiosyncratic, wildly unrealistic beliefs or impressions that are firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.

Usage Example

"It is completely deluded to think the company can double its profits without investing in new technology."

Strongest
deluded
Strong
misguided
unrealistic
self-deceiving
mistaken
quixotic
irrational
Weak
chimerical

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, affected by, or characterized by a psychiatric disorder in which a patient cannot distinguish between real and imagined beliefs.

Usage Example

"The psychiatrist noted that the patient was experiencing acute psychotic episodes requiring immediate clinical intervention."

Strong
psychotic
paranoid
hallucinatory
Weak
unhinged

Opposites of delusional

The opposite of delusional shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

realistic
sane
rational
lucid
grounded
sensible
clear-sighted
level-headed
See all opposites of delusional

• Nearby Words

delude
deluge
delusion
delusional
delusionally
delusionary
deluxe

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Delusional. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/delusional
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