1 definition by Justdefinitions
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
*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 December 1, 2020