What words would you use to describe a person who has a hard time admitting they were wrong?

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msc545 · Accepted Answer

I would describe such a person as being cognitively rigid and as suffering from a severe avoidance of the consequences of even mild cognitive dissonance.

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

A weakling.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

"Just like my ex" would be an apt description.

FreyaRed · Answer

Someone who tries to upkeep illusion about their own perfection. Despite in my country there is saying "Learn from your mistakes" very common and admitting mistakes is a sign of learn willingness.
I'm highly anti social and admiring mistakes brings zero feelings of shame of inferiority. I think real narcissists don't care about their mistakes and easily admit it and all those arm chair psychologist are wrong about lot of psychological rules. Maybe I'm just over this particular threshold of sanity. lol

ohsheeT · Answer

Sad are ignorant You know , I can honestly say that in my life , even on here with my questions and my answers I can say just because I think that way or I feel that way about something. It doesn't mean that I'm right. It means that I'm close.
Are there something to it? But it does not mean that i'm right , and that's the same thing with life  And if i was to think. everything I do or say is right and is the only. way. i think I would be miserable I think I would be ugly in my heart So I can't even go there

MontBlanc · Answer

Usually I’d say prideful or defensive.

Some people struggle to admit they’re wrong because it feels like losing face. It’s often more about ego or insecurity than stubbornness.

The mature trait is accountability , being able to say “I was wrong” without it breaking your identity.

StarWarGirl · Answer

Insecure, weak, anxious, fearful, less confident.

I considered "who has a hard time admitting". So at least they wants to they are aware of that but just they is unable. So it's fine. They are better than lot many narcissist who never feel they are wrong or they are ever be wrong.

Anonymous · Answer

It depends on WHY they have a hard time admitting they're wrong.

I have a friend who ALWAYS has to have the upper hand. But I feel it's born out of an upbringing that was traumatic to him. He's also one of the most competitive guys you're ever going to meet. But he's still a very honorable guy.

jshm2 · Answer

Depending on situation, often you could say they are a pathological liar.  But if it's just now and then you could say they are "hard headed"

Keyboardkat · Answer

An immature person with a very weak ego. It takes a mature person to admit they were wrong or that they made a mistake!

loveslongnails · Answer

Maga, Trump supporter, GOP backer or Christian Nationalist. It's actually worse than a hard time admitting it, it's complete denial ALL the time, even when facts are proving them wrong.

CalmUntilAbused · Answer

"A fanatical leftist". I wanted to just say "a leftist", but then I remembered Shoe0nHead is a leftist.

Theunfadeable · Answer

I’d call them progressive  “ I identify as correct “ 🏳️‍🌈

midnightmoon05 · Answer

Lots here on gag… I just tel them they are right… now go away.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Depends. Are they wrong? Who's saying they are wrong?

AngryCarl3 · Answer

That depends. Are they wrong or do they just disagree with you?

Anonymous · Answer

I'm actually dating a guy that is 100% like that. Please don't ever stay stuck with someone like that.

whiskeyontherocks · Answer

Childish, victim mentality, narcissistic, self absorbed,  Could go on but those are the big ones

Billlewis · Answer

‘My ex girlfriend’

MissSunshine2 · Answer

Stubborn, self righteous, proud, petulant.

Noredcarpet · Answer

Vulnerable egos

queenofcardio · Answer

Someone with a fragile ego

RandomGirl42 · Answer

My evil, middle sister! 🤣

Finchie40 · Answer

Self centered , selfish ,

Dargil · Answer

They are a democrat.

MrChinaski · Answer

Normal. Sadly.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

One word:T-R-U-M-P !!!

ManOnFire · Answer

Woman

DryGermanGuy · Answer

„American“

RavVid · Answer

A woman. :)

beenherebefore · Answer

Pride.

exitseven · Answer

MEEEEE😎😎😎😎😎

ChatGPTea · Answer

Zero sum thinking

SolitarySolace · Answer

Female

Alex-Snow · Answer

TRUMP!

KostasKouvalis · Answer

"Orange Man"

Mike_Hum · Answer

woman.

888theGreat · Answer

TRUMP !

Bloodparadise · Answer

Dishonest

qwerty2469 · Answer

Doctor.

robocop666 · Answer

Donald Trump

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