This is the 12822nd most frequent German word.
wunschdenken
Wishful thinking.
This denotes an unrealistic or overly hopeful aspiration or idea.
Sein Plan für das Wochenende war reines Wunschdenken.
His plan for the weekend was pure wishful thinking.
Here, it implies an unrealistic expectation or belief.
Es ist Wunschdenken zu glauben, dass diese Aufgabe ohne Anstrengung erledigt wird.
It is wishful thinking to believe that this task can be completed without effort.
In this sentence, it portrays an idealized notion that may not align with reality.