cognitive dissonance

cog·ni·tive dis·so·nance

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Definitions of cognitive dissonance words

noun cognitive dissonance an uncomfortable mental state resulting from conflicting cognitions; usually resolved by changing some of the cognitions 3
noun cognitive dissonance the confused mental condition that results from holding incongruous, often mutually contradictory, beliefs simultaneously 3
noun cognitive dissonance anxiety that results from simultaneously holding contradictory or otherwise incompatible attitudes, beliefs, or the like, as when one likes a person but disapproves strongly of one of his or her habits. 1
noun cognitive dissonance conflict of ideas 1
noun cognitive dissonance (psychology) A conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs. 0

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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