unscientific

adjective

un·​sci·​en·​tif·​ic ˌən-ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik 

: not scientific : not based on or exhibiting scientific knowledge or scientific methodology : not in accord with the principles and methods of science

an unscientific survey

unscientific claims

an unscientific approach

unscientifically

ˌən-ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of unscientific in a Sentence

I conducted an unscientific survey.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll. —Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024

Speaking about Creel’s death on Instagram in October, Levi floated an unscientific theory tied to COVID vaccinations. —J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024

In the end — and recognizing the unscientific nature of CBS News' experiment — AI was a clear winner on speed. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2024

It was denounced by many public health experts as unscientific and irresponsible. —Rob Stein, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unscientific

adjective

un·​sci·​en·​tif·​ic ˌən-ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik 

: not scientific: as

a

: not being in agreement with the principles and methods of science

an unscientific poll

b

: not showing scientific knowledge or familiarity with scientific methods

an unscientific explanation

unscientifically

-ˈtif-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb