as in illogical
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Recent Examples of nonlogical
But because most biological creativity, as subsequent scientific research has shown, involves data-free and nonlogical processes, divergent thinking is far more conservative in its outcomes than human imagination.
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Wired, 25 Jan. 2022
Wired, 25 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonlogical
Adjective
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This is not illogical, in the same way that any blackmail makes sense on paper.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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There’s also the usual fare: the knightly armor, bone gear, and massive, completely illogical fixtures of clothing that would be physically impossible to wear or move around with in the real world.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The ban is an irrational and prejudicial attack on service members who have risked their lives to serve their country.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The emotional, messy, unquantifiable part of us — that’s not a dumber or more irrational part.—
Sigal Samuel,
Vox,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The price isn’t unreasonable given the amount of detail that went into designing it and the combination of functions, including the antimicrobial and cooling materials, as well as its adaptability.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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This protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Commenters on Reddit overwhelmingly sided with the poster, with many arguing that Mary's reaction was unwarranted.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Mike Steele, spokesman for the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness, insists such comparisons are unwarranted.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Illogical Thinking Distorted, unsound thinking can arise with borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and manic episodes of bipolar disorder, among other mental health conditions.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the president-elect has insisted that the accusations were politically motivated and legally unsound.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This phrase prevents unnecessary detours while making the person feel heard.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Decades of data illuminate the urgent need to take action to sustain our public health infrastructure related to vaccinations, health education, research and Medicaid funding to avoid unnecessary deaths, disease and expenses from influenza and other infectious diseases.—
Abigail Silva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If the complaints that prompted this most recent investigation prove to be unfounded, the department has nothing to hide.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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This confidence is not unfounded, as it is backed by the rigorous practicum that pilots, flight crew, ground crew, and mechanics undergo.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Restarting down a similar path by repeating the mistake of reaching for a quarterback in the draft would be unconscionable.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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What Trump is doing to its workers is unconscionable.—
Eva Koelzer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Nonlogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonlogical. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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