Definition

The quality of being misleading or deceptive, often causing someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

The delusiveness of the advertisement made many people buy the product, thinking it would solve all their problems.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the delusiveness of social media?

Yeah, it often gives a false sense of reality.

Exactly, people can get really caught up in that illusion.

It's important to remember that what we see isn't always the truth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Delusiveness is formed from "delude" (from Latin "deludere", meaning to mock or deceive) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the state of being deceptive or misleading.

Memory Tip

Think of 'delude' meaning to deceive, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'delusiveness' refers to the quality of being deceptive.

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