illogical
adjective
il·log·i·cal
(ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
1
: not observing the principles of logic
an illogical argument
2
: devoid of logic : senseless
illogical policies
Examples of illogical in a Sentence
It is illogical to think that things will change on their own.
the illogical claim that playing basketball makes people taller because one sees so many tall players
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That nobody has to this point is illogical, particularly in light of the fees being committed to transfers in the European market.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Read more: How to Manage Your Climate Guilt Meanwhile, the same system has given rise to what can only be described as illogical trade—the global exchange of identical products, where countries import and export the same foods, often across vast distances.
—Nathalie Kelley, Time, 17 June 2025
Hugo would likely have been repelled and fascinated by Trump’s demagoguery, his rambling mendacity, his grammatically illogical but easy-to-follow oratory.
—Graham Robb, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
Which was probably to be expected, given that making a new entry in this franchise doesn’t require jumping through too many illogical hoops or reinventing an outdated conceit.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Read more: How to Manage Your Climate Guilt Meanwhile, the same system has given rise to what can only be described as illogical trade—the global exchange of identical products, where countries import and export the same foods, often across vast distances.
—Nathalie Kelley, Time, 17 June 2025
Hugo would likely have been repelled and fascinated by Trump’s demagoguery, his rambling mendacity, his grammatically illogical but easy-to-follow oratory.
—Graham Robb, The Atlantic, 9 June 2025
Which was probably to be expected, given that making a new entry in this franchise doesn’t require jumping through too many illogical hoops or reinventing an outdated conceit.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 May 2025
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“Illogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illogical. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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