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pseudoconscience

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A mindset or mental faculty that is mistaken for a conscience but lacks the truly ethical nature thereof.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a pseudoconscience that imposes unfairness while allegedly upholding fairness

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noun

Meaning 2

Misconstruction of pseudoconsciousness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, misconstruction

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History

Etymology

From pseudo- + conscience.