escapism

Definition of Escapism in English :

1. escape, escapism

an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy

Example Sentences:
'romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life'
'his alcohol problem was a form of escapism'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Escapism

noun

an inclination to or habit of retreating from unpleasant or unacceptable reality, as through diversion or fantasy

noun

1.

a tendency to escape from reality, the responsibilities and routine of real life, etc., esp. by unrealistic imaginative activity

2.

behavior characterized by this tendency

n.

The tendency to escape from daily reality or routine by indulging in daydreaming, fantasy, or entertainment.