cognitive dissonance

A mental conflict where a person's beliefs do not align with reality, creating a feeling of unease and tension, which results in the person attempting to rationalize their belief to cope with the discomfort

A: "Trump is going to win this election by a landslide!"

*Trump loses the election*

A: "No way he lost, the election is rigged! Trump still won this by a landslide"

This person is experiencing cognitive dissonance

by Justdefinitions November 30, 2020

dissensio ad populum

The notion that something is wrong when the majority disagrees. This contrasts with "argumentum ad populum," or the false notion that something is true when the majority agrees.

Person A: The Earth is flat.
Person B: The Earth is round; dissensio ad populum.

by Sparkmon April 14, 2013

dissful

Dissful is my shortened slang for “disrespectful.” I’ve been abbreviating it for years using this word.

Tyrant is a dissful MC because he’s supposed to be dissful....that’s the name of his game!!!

by Treebonics June 17, 2019

Dissing

A term for dumbasses when they don't know proper english.

"You and Paulina keep dissing me!" - Bob
"Salmonella is for dissers" - Bob

by DaRealDisser888 March 13, 2022

Dissendium

A place that unites people of all nationalities (much like the UN), in a common hatred of the oaf Hagrid.

"Die, Hagrid! Die! Die! Die! Die, you bastard!" said Harry, swinging a baseball bat at the half-giant's head.

Ron poured a large amount of petrol all over Hagrid's obese body, and playfully flicked a lighter on and off. "This is going to be for all those shit Care of Magical Creatures lessons!"

Hermione, meanwhile, squarely aimed her steel toe-capped boots at Hagrid's groin. "And this is for all those times you called me 'ermione!"

by Anonymous January 28, 2005

Cognitive Dissonance

An individual experiencing Cognitive Dissonance exhibits a reluctance to reason, or accept opposing opinions and views, often resulting in anger, tantrums, and biased and baseless attacks on an persons intellect and character.

A great example is Trump Supporters.

Normal Person: just my opinion; Donald Trump is a good president, but far from the best. He recieves more praise than hes earned.

Person experiencing Cognitive Dissonance: Youre talking out your ass, and are clearly retarded. Your refusal to worship the one true God trump is only a prime example of your truly inferior intellect. You are a garbage American, and a garbage person.

by HeWhoActuallyThinks July 16, 2019

dissendium

A place where Derry, and Wizzy keep Scabby in gainful employment.

Where Ronan is Wizzy's obsession, and the butterbeer flows freely. Harry Potter

by Twinkle January 15, 2005