“The mental discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs, discussed in the context of resolution after success.”

“The psychological discomfort felt when holding contradictory beliefs, discussed in the context of learning.”

“Psychological term used to explain the mental discomfort of living out of alignment with one's beliefs.”

“I believe in looking the other way. I believe in pretending things are not happening, that are, I believe in cognitive dissonance.”

“The mental discomfort Nabeel experienced when the teachings about Muhammad he learned contradicted what he read in the original texts.”