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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

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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 legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.

a goal or aim; something that one strives to achieve

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something...