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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: in denial

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Usage examples:

And many of us are simply in denial, which I think takes a lot of mental energy in itself.’

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/13/heres-what-climate-change-anxiety-is-doing-to-our-brains-13422324/

Barrymore — who rose to fame as a young kid with films like not to have experienced sexual harassment in Hollywood, but her interview with Shields suggested she was in denial.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahmarder/former-child-stars-who-were-sexualized

Canada’s health guidance recommending zero alcohol has been called ‘drastic’, but we’re firmly in denial about the effects of drinking, writes Darryl Peers.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/5326663/why-is-alcohol-bad-for-you-darryl-peers-opinion/

In the words of a handbook on climate psychology, “Paying heed to what is happening in our communities and across the globe is a healthier response than turning away in denial or disavowal.”

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/21/magazine/climate-anxiety-therapy.html

“I think I was bracing myself in a way,” she said, “by being in denial.”

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/style/joy-sunday-wednesday-netflix.html

I think the political party leaders of DPP are misguided by advising their president in a wrong manner,” he emphasized, further advising Mutharika to stop living in denial that he lost the election.

Source: https://www.nyasatimes.com/governance-experts-fault-apm-for-shunning-meeting-with-president-chakwera/

Lisa kept her wedding ring on and publicly dismissed rumours they were 'estranged' while pals of Ant's accused her of being in denial at the split.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/ant-mcpartlins-first-marriage-destroyed-31419976

“Parents should accept the reality of their child’s condition and seek early intervention rather than living in denial.

Source: https://punchng.com/finding-love-how-deaf-nigerians-overcome-rejection-find-life-partners-with-sign-language/

She claims she is in search of the meaning of life, and totally in denial about the real reason why she moved.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/netflix-best-comedy-series-2022/

“The fact that the people in power still somehow live in denial, and actively move in the wrong direction, will eventually be seen for and understood as the unprecedented betrayal it is,” climate activist Greta Thunberg told AFP.

Source: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/un-survival-guide-report-stark-warning/

The real shocker is that 75% of Americans are living in denial with their heads in the sand.

Source: https://www.wnd.com/2023/02/life-death-news-horrific-covid-jab/

"We have great partners in Kenya, the great thing is that no-one is in denial about this challenge or the size of the problem," Clothier added.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1135322/doping-kenya-visit