doublethink

noun
UK: /ˈdʌblθɪŋk/
US: /ˈdʌblθɪŋk/

  1. The acceptance of two contradictory ideas or beliefs at the same time.

    1. He practiced doublethink daily to navigate the complex political environment.
    2. The party demanded complete loyalty and an acceptance of doublethink as truth, blinding many.

  2. A process of believing that opposite ideas are both true, especially to maintain political or personal power.

    1. She used doublethink to justify her actions, though they were clearly wrong.
    2. The government relied on doublethink to convince citizens that war was peace, securing power.

Synonyms

self-deception hypocrisy cognitive dissonance
doublethink verb

  1. To engage in or practice doublethink; to hold two contradictory beliefs simultaneously.

    1. He had to doublethink to reconcile his beliefs with the party's policies.
    2. The leader asked his followers to doublethink and accept contradictions to stay loyal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "doublethink" in English means: The acceptance of two contradictory ideas or beliefs at the same time., A process of believing that opposite ideas are both true, especially to maintain political or personal power..

The phonetic transcription of "doublethink" is /ˈdʌblθɪŋk/ in British English and /ˈdʌblθɪŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "doublethink": self-deception, hypocrisy, cognitive dissonance.

Example usage of "doublethink": "He practiced doublethink daily to navigate the complex political environment.". More examples on the page.