assumption
nounSomething accepted as true for the purpose of reasoning, without necessarily having been established.
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Clear all filtersSomething accepted as true for the purpose of reasoning, without necessarily having been established.
Unreasonably intolerant of people or opinions outside one's own group or beliefs.
Psychological discomfort associated with a perceived inconsistency among beliefs, attitudes, or behavior.
Discomfort from conflicting beliefs
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The beliefs or judgments that are widely accepted about a subject.
A firmly held belief.
Worthy of belief or trust.
A strongly held false belief or misleading impression.
False belief or impression
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Deeply committed to religious belief or practice.
Showing a belief that someone or something is unworthy of respect.
A stated principle or body of beliefs guiding an organization or field.
Insisting on beliefs as unquestionably true without sufficient openness to challenge.
Relating to eugenics, the scientifically discredited belief that controlling human reproduction could improve populations.
Concerning eugenics
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A mistaken belief or an argument that rests on faulty reasoning.
A belief sharply opposed to an established doctrine or accepted view.
Acting contrary to professed beliefs while presenting oneself as principled.
Contradicting professed principles
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Challenging established beliefs, traditions, or admired institutions.
A system of ideas and beliefs, especially about society or politics.
An unwillingness to accept beliefs, behavior, or people different from one's own.
Refusal to accept differences
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A reason or explanation offered to show that an action or belief is reasonable or acceptable.
To provide sufficient reasons or evidence for an action, claim, or belief.
A mistaken understanding of a situation or statement.
Mistaken understanding
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An incorrect belief or understanding.
Incorrect belief
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A person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or patterns of behavior.
Person departing from convention
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Conforming to established beliefs, practices, or methods.
Following accepted practice
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