Definitions for: Delusive

[adj] inappropriate to reality or facts; "delusive faith in a wonder drug"; "delusive expectations"; "false hopes"

Webster (1913) Definition: De*lu"sive, a. [See Delude.]
Apt or fitted to delude; tending to mislead the mind;
deceptive; beguiling; delusory; as, delusive arts; a delusive
dream.

Delusive and unsubstantial ideas. --Whewell.
-- De*lu"sive*ly, adv. -- De*lu"sive*ness, n.

Synonyms: false, unrealistic