cognitive dissonance
noun
: psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously
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In such moments of cognitive dissonance, Trump’s go-to tactic is to blame the media.
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Chris Brennan, USA Today, 27 June 2025
This fake empathy triggers cognitive dissonance in employees, deepening distrust and fueling disengagement.
—Sahar Andrade, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Wall Street’s cognitive dissonance and corrections To be fair, Wall Street has shown some recent discomfort.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
For those who still believe in a principled and generous United States, this is a traumatic moment of cognitive dissonance.
—Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
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Chris Brennan, USA Today, 27 June 2025
This fake empathy triggers cognitive dissonance in employees, deepening distrust and fueling disengagement.
—Sahar Andrade, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Wall Street’s cognitive dissonance and corrections To be fair, Wall Street has shown some recent discomfort.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
For those who still believe in a principled and generous United States, this is a traumatic moment of cognitive dissonance.
—Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
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“Cognitive dissonance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cognitive%20dissonance. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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