illogical
not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning: an illogical reply.
Origin of illogical
1Other words for illogical
Other words from illogical
- il·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- il·log·i·cal·ness, noun
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How to use illogical in a sentence
The 18:1 disparity punishes black people disproportionally and illogically.
Actually Guy was enduring a violent jealousy, and illogically he began to declare how the others were jealous of him and Pauline.
Plashers Mead | Compton MackenzieShe grew reflective and silent over it, and then roused herself to wonder, illogically, why Gerry hadn't gone on talking.
Somehow Good | William de Morgan"I don't know," returned Carrie, still illogically drifting and finding nothing at which to catch.
Sister Carrie | Theodore DreiserIllogically, I was feeling that to bully him was sheer brutality.
The Firefly Of France | Marion Polk Angellotti
He had expected to be sent in with Magdaléna,—somewhat illogically, as no one suspected his engagement.
The Californians | Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
British Dictionary definitions for illogical
/ (ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /
characterized by lack of logic; senseless or unreasonable
disregarding logical principles
Derived forms of illogical
- illogicality (ɪˌlɒdʒɪˈkælɪtɪ) or illogicalness, noun
- illogically, adverb
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