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motivated reasoning

Working backwards in logic, disregarding the facts in order to support an erroneous conclusion. Motivated reasoning is in contrast to logical reasoning.
I know you're telling me the fact that Saddam Hussein had nothing to do with 9/11, but my motivated reasoning tells me he did.

We invaded Iraq because of 9/11. What we did in Iraq was right. Saddam Hussein was involved in plotting 9/11.
by bronco-the-man August 31, 2009
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motivated vergil

Motivated Vergil is a absolute Chad that you cannot be compared, if you challenge him you loose, this man ain’t normal he built diffrent
Motivated Vergil is a god tier person”
by Power the all mighty!! March 29, 2023
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Motivated depression

A mindset and a state of being when one does not care if they continue but continues to do what is necessary, living each day one at a time in hopes that the fruit of their labor will make up for the struggle and unwillingness in life.
Sean suffers from motivated depression. That's why he still attends school even though he wants to die
by RiceMonster December 14, 2021
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MOTIVATED IDIOT

Noun: A motivated employee or person who is trying to perform a task or complete a responsibility without having the knowledge or ability to properly do so.
"I am amazed how excited he is to help but he will be in the way and slow us down because he is a MOTIVATED IDIOT."
by Dr. Real Nasty January 5, 2023
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Motivated Trading Company

The World's best & most uplifting Trading Group, the Family where all Traders belong.
I joined the Motivated Trading Company last month & never looked back!

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The Motivated Trading Company encouraged me to believe in myself & trust my gut more!
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Racially motivated

When someone does something to someone else brought on by the person's race
I think Abe shouting at me was racially motivated.
by ÆllŒ January 7, 2022
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Procrastinatorily Motivated

When one becomes motivated to do anything except their homework.
I have a paper due tomorrow but I was procrastinatorily motivated to clean my room.
by D Low2081 March 8, 2011
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