Rationalizations Meaning in English
word · lemma: rationalization
Definition
Explanations that make something seem reasonable, often used to justify behavior or decisions that might not actually be right or logical.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in psychology or everyday speech to describe excuses that sound logical but aren't the real reason. Commonly paired with 'make', 'offer', or 'come up with'. More formal than 'excuse'; not used for physical organization (like 'factory rationalization').
Example Sentences
His rationalizations did not convince anyone.
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She kept making rationalizations for being late.
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People often use rationalizations to avoid feeling guilty.
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All his complicated rationalizations sounded like excuses to me.
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When challenged, he always comes up with clever rationalizations.
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We used every rationalization in the book to avoid extra work—none really justified it.
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