Meaning: A false belief held despite evidence to the contrary
Hindi: भ्रम
Synonyms: illusion, misconception, fallacy, hallucination
Antonyms: reality, truth, fact
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 GL
delusion in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Spelling
Choose the correctly spelt word:
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Delusion
Correct Answer: Option 1 — "Delusion"
Correct spelling: D-E-L-U-S-I-O-N ✓
"Delusion" = a false belief or judgement that is firmly maintained despite clear evidence to the contrary; an idiosyncratic false belief not in keeping with a person's culture or level of intelligence. ✓
Structure: DE- + LUS- (from Latin ' ludere ' = to play/deceive) + -ION (noun suffix)
Related words: delude (verb) → delusion (noun) → delusional (adjective) ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 ' Dilusion ' — wrong first vowel: 'Di-' instead of 'De-'; no such word. ✗
Option 3 'Delussion' — double 's': 'Delu-ss-ion' instead of 'Delu-s-ion'; only one 's.' ✗
Option 4 ' Delusian ' — wrong suffix: '- ian ' instead of '-i
Examples
- “He suffers from the delusion that he is always right.”
delusion – questions
What is the meaning of delusion in Hindi?
delusion means “भ्रम” in Hindi. In English: A false belief held despite evidence to the contrary
What are the synonyms of delusion?
Synonyms of delusion: illusion, misconception, fallacy, hallucination.
What is the opposite of delusion?
Antonyms of delusion: reality, truth, fact.
Has delusion been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – delusion has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 GL.