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

See Examples For:

post-truth

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 ● Oct. 6, 2025

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 ● Sep. 19, 2025

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

From BBC ● May 22, 2024

The current era is sometimes called a "post-truth" one, because of the spread of falsehoods and conspiracy theories broadly, especially through the Internet.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2023

Pressed about the idea of a post-truth era, Santos said, “I think truth still matters very much.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2023