word
Sunk cost fallacy
SUNK KOST FAL-uh-see
/sʌŋk kɒst ˈfæləsi/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sunkcostfallacy
Dictionary meaning
The irrational tendency to continue an endeavor due to previously invested resources (time, money) even when it's no longer beneficial.
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