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Rationalization

Description:

Rationalization is the cognitive process of justifying one's behavior, decisions, or beliefs by constructing logical or plausible explanations, often to avoid facing the true reasons or dealing with uncomfortable feelings.

Sample Sentences:

  • He used his intelligence to rationalize his unethical actions.
  • She tried to rationalize her excessive spending by convincing herself that she deserved it.
  • John's constant rationalization for being late annoyed his coworkers.
  • Instead of accepting responsibility, he resorted to rationalization to avoid feeling guilty.

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