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Let's say someone has an idea that he/she thinks is really good, but in reality it is actually not a very good idea. How can I describe this kind of mentality?

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Do they know it is bad, and still consider it good? – Mohit Jan 16 at 8:16
Happens all the time. It's properly called "mistaken" or "wrongheaded", as in "That's an interesting idea, but decidedly wrongheaded". And if, as Mohit asks, the person knows it's bad but still thinks it's good, I think we can call it "twisted". – Bill Franke Jan 16 at 8:27
misguided, perhaps? – FumbleFingers Jan 16 at 19:21

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Quixotic might be appropriate in some circumstances. One of its meanings is 'naively idealistic'.

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I suggest these terms & phrases .they may help :

1-Drawback 2-side effect or adverse effect 3-Tastes bad, works well

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Incorrect, blindly supportive, näively enthusiastic.

If someone continues to support an idea after it has been fully demonstrated as bad, you might consider them to be a mumpsimus (that word would also apply to the idea, as well as the person).

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