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Bovarysm
Translation of "bovarysm" into Russian
bovarysm
Noun
bovarysm
bovarysms pl
Bovarysm is a term used to describe a person's unrealistic expectations and dissatisfaction with reality.
Боваризм - это термин, используемый для описания нереалистичных ожиданий человека и неудовлетворенности реальностью.
Definitions
bovarysm
Noun
A state of dissatisfaction with one's life, often accompanied by a desire for a more glamorous or romantic existence, typically associated with escapism.
Her constant daydreaming about a more exciting life was a clear sign of bovarysm.
The tendency to imagine oneself as different or better than one is, often identifying with romantic or fictional protagonists; escapist self-delusion.
The novel satirizes the protagonist's bovarysm, mocking her belief that she deserves a grander destiny.