describes a person who is obviously obsessed with an object or person, or thing but acts or speaks otherwise to deny their obsession or addiction.
Tom: "Let go Japan this year for vacation, you will love the shopping experience there."
Jane: "You want to go there to get your stupid Tenga sex toys because I won't let you shop for it online using my credit card right?"
Tom: "Not true, they have really nice clothes there, and good weather too."
Jane: "Yeah right, in-denial."
Jane: "You want to go there to get your stupid Tenga sex toys because I won't let you shop for it online using my credit card right?"
Tom: "Not true, they have really nice clothes there, and good weather too."
Jane: "Yeah right, in-denial."
by passionhunter August 31, 2011

I know I'm not a Trekkie...if you chose to call me one, I can't change your mind. I've been trying for months now and nothing works.
by Amy F August 30, 2003

by yeeterbro August 18, 2019

Person 1: isn’t Bob in love with Jessie? Why doesn’t he just ask her out?
Person 2: because he’s a denialer
Person 2: because he’s a denialer
by Supervenom August 23, 2021

by Skippyelvis May 27, 2018

The first stage of the grieving process where people try to reassure themselves that their loved one hasn't died, which is a completely normal grieving process because it is the brain's way of pacing the grieving process to deter one from going off the rails.
by UltimateDoge September 2, 2022

The refusal to accept some other answer, besides that of your own, to an ethical question that may have multiple answer options.
Don't denialize the choice some people make to be homeless. They don't pay rent, bills, or taxes . . . . Being a responasable adult is not for everyone.
by MarsPajamas June 14, 2007
