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rationalization

noun

ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

Meaning

The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.

The process of creating logical explanations for behavior or beliefs that are actually based on other motives.

the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate

His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.

His rationalization for being late was unconvincing.

His excuse was just a rationalization for his careless mistake.

justification, explanation, reasoning, excuse, pretext

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justification, explanation

Entry 2

justification, explanation, reasoning

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justification, excuse, explanation, pretext

irrationality, misinterpretation, misjudgment, truth, honesty

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irrationality, misinterpretation

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misinterpretation, misjudgment

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truth, honesty

mere rationalization, clever rationalization, rationalization process, rationalization strategy

a district or area around or near a particular place

Information received from other people that cannot be substantiated; rumor.

The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.

The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India