单词	rationalization
释义	rationalization noun ra·​tio·​nal·​i·​za·​tion ˌrash-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən  ˌra-shə-nə-lə- plural rationalizations : the act, process, or result of rationalizing : a way of describing, interpreting, or explaining something (such as bad behavior) that makes it seem proper, more attractive, etc. They're masters of high-speed sophistry and self-serving rationalizations, and they threaten one another as if the power of threats lies mainly in how elegantly expressed they are … Nitsuh Abebe But that's a convenient rationalization that removes from the rest of us the onus for doing the right thing even when the wrong thing is alluring and nobody would blame you for it. Leonard Pitts, Jr. People rationalize what they shun or are incapable of dealing with; these superstitions and their rationalizations become ritual as they govern behavior. Ralph Ellison Importantly, these perceptions of victimhood were automatic and effortless, not belabored rationalizations. Kurt Gray and Chelsea Schein Word History First Known Use 1846, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition rationalization noun ra·​tio·​nal·​iza·​tion variants also British rationalisation ˌrash-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ən-ᵊl-ə-  : the act, process, or result of rationalizing especially : the provision of plausible reasons to explain to oneself or others behavior for which one's real motives are different and unknown or unconscious rationalization noun as in rationale Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rationale pretext justification explanation accounting pretense guise argument excuse pretence defense case reason vindication alibi apologia apology account appeal plea
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