Dissonance

/ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/ noun

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously.

From Latin 'dissonantia' meaning 'disagreement,' from 'dissonare' (to be discordant), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'sonare' (to sound).

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