Bahasa Melayu
wishful
English
wishful thinking, daydream, fantasy
Wishful thinking is an idea you like to believe, even though it is not realistic.
Examples
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Rancangan itu nampak menarik, tetapi mungkin hanya angan-angan.
The plan looks attractive, but it may be only wishful thinking.
Dia sedar bahawa khayalan itu tidak akan menjadi nyata.
He realised that the fantasy would not become real.
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What does “wishful thinking” mean in Malay?
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angan-angan
Use this for hopes that are not realistic.
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