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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    justifying excusing vindicating apologizing explaining defending mitigating downplaying minimizing dismissing disregarding ignoring glossing over whitewashing legitimizing sanctioning warranting supporting substantiating validating verifying confirming rationalization intellectualizing normalizing naturalizing systematizing formalizing legitimatizing absolving acquitting exonerating pardoning condoning tolerating allowing permitting rationalist reasoner thinker philosopher logician intellectual scholar sage pundit expert authority mind brain intellect understanding comprehension discernment acumen insight perception awareness cognition consciousness mentalization conceptualization ideation thought reflection contemplation deliberation consideration meditation rumination cogitation pondering musing brooding reflecting cerebrating brainstorming mindstorming

    Meaning of Rationalizing

    The primary meaning of the word "Rationalizing" is to make something seem reasonable or justified, often in a way that is not entirely honest or objective.

    Definitions

    • To attempt to explain or justify something with a logical reason, often in order to avoid admitting the truth or one's own feelings
    • * To make something seem reasonable or justified, often in a way that is not entirely honest or objective
    • * To reorganize or restructure something, such as a system or process, in order to make it more logical or efficient

    Etymology of Rationalizing

    The word "Rationalizing" comes from the Latin words "rationalis," meaning "of or pertaining to reason," and the suffix "-izing," which forms a verb indicating a process or action
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially meaning "to make rational or reasonable"
    Over time, the word has taken on additional meanings, including the sense of making something seem reasonable or justified, often in a way that is not entirely honest or objective

    Example Uses

    • She spent hours rationalizing her decision to quit her job, trying to convince herself that it was the right choice
    • * He tried to rationalize his behavior, but ultimately had to admit that he had made a mistake
    • * The company is rationalizing its production process, streamlining operations and eliminating unnecessary steps

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    irrationalizing emotionalizing sentimentalizing dramatizing exaggerating amplifying magnifying intensifying escalating inflating distorting misrepresenting falsifying misinterpreting misconstruing misjudging miscalculating overreacting underestimating minimizing dismissing disregarding ignoring neglecting overlooking omitting concealing hiding masking camouflaging veiling shrouding obscuring clouding beclouding befogging confusing perplexing puzzling baffling mystifying enigmating