Truthiness
noun
The quality of being perceived as true based on emotional conviction rather than facts.
His argument relies more on truthiness than on factual evidence.
Usage tips
Colloquial
political truthiness,media truthiness,emotional truthiness
noun
The quality of being perceived as true based on emotional conviction rather than facts.
His argument relies more on truthiness than on factual evidence.
Usage tips
Colloquial
political truthiness,media truthiness,emotional truthiness
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Recognize that truthiness may not align with objective facts.
In political debates, one should differentiate between truthiness and verified information.
Pro Tip 2/3Dismissing Facts
Be cautious when relying on truthiness without supporting evidence.
Statements based purely on emotion can lead to misunderstandings.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Understand that perception varies by culture and individual beliefs.
Truthiness can reflect societal values and prevailing convictions.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Recognize that truthiness may not align with objective facts.
In political debates, one should differentiate between truthiness and verified information.
Pro Tip 2/3Dismissing Facts
Be cautious when relying on truthiness without supporting evidence.
Statements based purely on emotion can lead to misunderstandings.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Understand that perception varies by culture and individual beliefs.
Truthiness can reflect societal values and prevailing convictions.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Recognize that truthiness may not align with objective facts.
In political debates, one should differentiate between truthiness and verified information.
Pro Tip 2/3Dismissing Facts
Be cautious when relying on truthiness without supporting evidence.
Statements based purely on emotion can lead to misunderstandings.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Understand that perception varies by culture and individual beliefs.
Truthiness can reflect societal values and prevailing convictions.
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