verb
- present participle of overidealize; the act of regarding or representing someone or something as more perfect, noble, or ideal than they actually are
Usage: typically used in psychology, philosophy, and everyday contexts to describe unrealistic expectations
Examples
- She was overidealizing her new relationship, ignoring obvious red flags.
- The biographer was accused of overidealizing the historical figure rather than presenting a balanced account.
- Parents sometimes fall into the trap of overidealizing their children's abilities.
- He spent years overidealizing his mentor before realizing his flaws.
- The media has been overidealizing celebrity culture, creating unrealistic standards.
- By overidealizing the past, we fail to appreciate the progress we've made.