Yeslighting (v.)
/ˈjɛs.laɪt/
Mocking, pressuring, or undermining someone for confidently making a choice or agreeing to something, in a way that causes them to doubt themselves.
/ˈjɛs.laɪt/
Mocking, pressuring, or undermining someone for confidently making a choice or agreeing to something, in a way that causes them to doubt themselves.
Yeslighting (v.)
Definition:
To mock, dismiss, or pressure someone for confidently agreeing to or standing by a decision—causing them to doubt or question that choice, even if it was valid and well thought out.
Example:
“I told them I was fine being single, but they yeslighted me for an hour until I questioned everything.”
(Blend of “yes” and “gaslighting.”)
Definition:
To mock, dismiss, or pressure someone for confidently agreeing to or standing by a decision—causing them to doubt or question that choice, even if it was valid and well thought out.
Example:
“I told them I was fine being single, but they yeslighted me for an hour until I questioned everything.”
(Blend of “yes” and “gaslighting.”)
by Drengrwords July 21, 2025