7953. He is deluding himself with false hopes.

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Satisfying : giving fulfilment or the pleasure associated with this.

Entertaining : providing amusement or enjoyment.

Misleading : giving the wrong idea or impression.

Assuring : tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Deluding : make (someone) believe something that is not true.

Synonym of Deluding is Misleading