illogical

American  

[ih-loj-i-kuhl] / ɪˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

adjective

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

   an illogical reply.

   Synonyms:

   preposterous, absurd, unsound

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illogical British  

/ ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ɪˌlɒdʒɪˈkælɪtɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by lack of logic; senseless or unreasonable

2. disregarding logical principles

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Other Word Forms

• illogicality noun
• illogically adverb
• illogicalness noun

Etymology

Origin of illogical

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

Example Sentences

He called the idea that AI would replace software companies “the most illogical thing in the world, and time will prove itself,” he said.

From MarketWatch

Elections experts expressed dismay over Johnson’s comments, calling them baseless and illogical.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is the most illogical thing in the world, and time will prove itself.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“It is the most illogical thing in the world.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s also illogical: Why should we mourn the downfall of such a system?

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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