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Cognitive Dissonance
KOG-nih-tiv DIS-oh-nuns
/ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv ˈdɪsənəns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Cognitivedissonance
Dictionary meaning
The mental discomfort of holding conflicting beliefs or behaviors.
Examples
- Knowing smoking causes cancer but continuing to smoke creates cognitive dissonance.
Pronunciation tips
Two words. 'Cognitive': stress on first syllable. 'Dissonance': stress on first syllable.
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