illogical

[ih-loj-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning.

   an illogical reply.

   Synonyms: preposterous, absurd, unsound

illogical

/ ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ɪˌlɒdʒɪˈkælɪtɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by lack of logic; senseless or unreasonable

2. disregarding logical principles

Other Word Forms

• illogically adverb
• illogicality noun
• illogicalness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of illogical¹

First recorded in 1580–90; il- ² + logical

Example Sentences

HHS’s move to cancel this contract is pitifully illogical.

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One said it would be "madness" to get rid of the prime minister at this stage, while one minister branded Burnham's comments "completely illogical and utterly self-indulgent".

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But the strange thing is that the more illogical the “And Just Like That” universe becomes, the more entertaining it is.

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The android, played by Alexander Skarsgård, is often fed up with humans and their illogical, self-defeating choices.

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It had been "sensible" not to follow the policy, adding: "It was impossible to say that this reasoning was illogical or inappropriate."

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Related Words

• absurd 
• false 
• groundless 
• implausible 
• inconsistent 
• incorrect 
• irrational 
• irrelevant 
• preposterous 
• senseless 
• unreasonable 
• unscientific 
• untenable