noun
- people who create logical explanations or justifications for their actions or beliefs, especially when the real reasons are different
Usage: plural form of rationalizer
Examples
- The rationalizers in the group always found ways to justify their poor decisions.
- She called them rationalizers because they never admitted their real motives.
- The committee was full of rationalizers who twisted facts to support their agenda.
- These rationalizers convinced themselves that cheating was acceptable.
- The therapist helped patients recognize when they were being rationalizers.
- Many rationalizers don’t realize they’re making excuses instead of facing reality.