post-truth

[ pohst-trooth ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of post-truth¹

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

Example Sentences

Back then, Taranto defended the post-truth methods of the late Andrew Breitbart's journalism.

From The Daily Beast

Come On, Feel the Buzz Alex Pareene, The Baffler How Politico sold out journalism and ushered in post-truth politics.

From The Daily Beast

Post-truth politics dominate our debates today on so many issues—especially this one.

From The Daily Beast