doublethink
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of doublethink
double + think 1; coined by George Orwell in his novel 1984 (1949)
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As a scientist and journalist who has spent years thinking and writing about climate change, I was confused and saddened by the apparent doublethink I saw in Japan.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2020
This is hardly Orwellian doublethink, however, this notion that even the worst among us shouldn’t be violated by our colleagues.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 10, 2019
From Orwell’s evocation of the totalitarian superstate of Oceania, new words entered the language: doublethink, thoughtcrime, newspeak and Big Brother.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2019
It wasn't hard to tell where she learned that doublethink can be incredibly effective.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2018
Even in using the word doublethink it is necessary to exercise doublethink.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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