A better you
with better words.

Find the right word.
Understand it completely.

Previous word Next word

sunk cost fallacy

A1A2B1B2C1C2

/sʌŋk kɑst ˈfæləsi/

/sʌŋk kɒst ˈfæləsi/

noun

1 batık maliyet yanılgısı uncountable

Definition (English)

The tendency to continue with something only because of the time or money already spent on it.

Example Sentences

The sunk cost fallacy makes us keep bad investments.

Batık maliyet yanılgısı kötü yatırımları sürdürmemize neden olur.
Don't fall for the sunk cost fallacy.

Batık maliyet yanılgısına kapılmayın.

Synonyms

escalation of commitment