post-truth

American  

[pohst-trooth] / ˈpoʊstˈtruθ /

Also post-factual

adjective

1. relating to or existing in an environment in which facts are viewed as irrelevant, or less important than personal beliefs and opinions, and emotional appeals are used to influence public opinion.

   post-truth politics.

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Etymology

Origin of post-truth

First recorded in 1990–95; post- ( def. ) + truth ( def. )

Example Sentences

Anyway, I’ll stick this counterfeit CV in my back pocket and consider using it for future job applications when we fully transition to a post-truth society in the coming months.

From Slate

Herzog’s new book, “The Future of Truth,” is an analysis of our present “post-truth” landscape, a loose-jointed memoir in which Herzog shares anecdotes about his life and career, as well as historical snapshots of the role of truth versus myth in art.

From Los Angeles Times

But if we are indeed living in a post-truth era, Ian McEwan is here to tell us that things will only get worse.

From Los Angeles Times

The Telegraph's Anita Singh described the series as "artificial, vulgar, post-truth TV" in a two-star review.

From BBC

“I think the post-truth world may be a lot closer than we’d like to believe,” said A.J.

From Seattle Times