The phenomenon of being opposed to a subject or topic like censorship, yet finding it intriguing and worthwhile to study. This term captures the conflict between personal beliefs and the intellectual curiosity that drives someone to explore contentious or challenging subjects.
Even though I have strong reservations about censorship, my intellectual dissonance compelled me to delve into its implications on freedom of expression.
by Emotional Cruiser September 19, 2025
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by tjflipper September 22, 2012
Get the dissonicmug. The artistic technique or emotional state where a piece of music, art, or a person displays a contradiction between the external appearance and the internal reality — without openly acknowledging it. In music, it refers to the contrast between energetic, upbeat melodies or performative confidence and lyrics that express vulnerability, insecurity, or pain. The juxtaposition reflects the emotional façade people often put on, hiding their true feelings behind a mask of positivity or strength. The key element is that the performance does not break the fourth wall — the song or performance never directly acknowledges the dissonance, instead allowing it to exist in the tension between sound and meaning.
1. Olivia Rodrigo's "Brutal" is a classic example of performative dissonance — the loud, confident sound masks the anxiety and frustration she’s feeling.
2. The song had an overwhelming sense of performative dissonance, where the upbeat rhythm clashed with the loneliness in the lyrics.
2. The song had an overwhelming sense of performative dissonance, where the upbeat rhythm clashed with the loneliness in the lyrics.
by Labourpp February 28, 2025
Get the Performative Dissonancemug. Matthew Hartke has a video on YouTube about how it explains Christianity but THAT'S TOTALLY A THING I SAID! CORRECT AGAIN! GREATEST MIND WHO HAS EVER LIVED! But ow... My great mind hurts- Do I have asprin or something?
Hym "Cognitive Dissonance as an explanation for Christianity is totally a thing I said... Just sayin..."
by Hym Iam June 7, 2024
Get the Cognitive Dissonancemug. Dissonance (music) is the “disagreement” or “clash” between two notes. For example F# and G would have dissonance and this would cause a annoying or “out of tune” sound that isn't very pleasant to hear. But it can be used to add frustration to a piece of music and when used right, it can sound cool.
Béla Bartók used dissonance in his piece String Quartet No.4 especially the 5th movement! It sounded super cool!
by RamenNoodlesss January 2, 2024
Get the Dissonancemug. Adverb
(Cog-native-diss-own-ants)
To knowingly and insultingly deny guilt of an act you have commit against a person you claim to respect or otherwise care for.
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To knowingly and insultingly deny guilt of an act you have commit against a person you claim to respect or otherwise care for.
Did you see the way she tryed to convince him that she should get every penny out of his pocket? Some people don't care who sees their cognitive dissonance these days.
by Batterybob April 25, 2021
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