Meaning of wishcasting | Babel Free
Definitions
The act of interpreting information or a situation in a way that casts it as favorable or desired, although there is no evidence for such a conclusion; a wishful forecast.
Examples
“We have⟳ an incurious narcissist of a president who was warned over and over by his advisors about an imminent pandemic. He ignored them. Then he engaged in “one day it will just disappear⟳” wishcasting instead of spearheading a coordinated federal response.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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