bien pensant
The term 'bien pensant' is borrowed from French and is often used to describe individuals who conform to socially accepted or fashionable ideas without critical evaluation.
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Definition
C2Sociology
(formal, pejorative)A person who holds conventional or orthodox opinions, often aligning with socially accepted or politically correct views.
Example
- He was criticized as a bien pensant for his unwavering support of the popular opinion without considering alternative perspectives.
C2Psychology
(formal, pejorative)Someone who adopts prevailing intellectual or social norms, sometimes perceived as self-righteous or smug.
Example
- Her bien pensant attitude made her seem out of touch with the complexities of the issue.
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