unscientific

[uhn-sahy-uhn-tif-ik]

adjective

1. not scientific; not employed in science.

   an unscientific measuring device.

2. not conforming to the principles or methods of science.

   an unscientific approach to a problem.

3. not demonstrating scientific knowledge or scientific methods.

   an unscientific report.

unscientific

/ ˌʌnsaɪənˈtɪfɪk /

adjective

1. not consistent with the methods or principles of science, esp lacking objectivity

2. ignorant of science

Other Word Forms

• unscientifically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unscientific¹

First recorded in 1765–75; un- ¹ + scientific

Example Sentences

The proposal was rejected out of hand by Japan, which called it unscientific and "excessive," backed by multiple countries including African nations who warned it would place undue administrative burdens on their authorities.

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Philosophy has always had to defend itself against the charge that it is empty verbiage, unscientific speculation.

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Mr. Pinker ignores that, describing the evidence as “anecdotes” and my unscientific “reports.”

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The lawsuit quotes alarmist and unscientific statements by the Health and Human Services Secretary.

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Lawmakers from both parties pressed him on rising measles outbreaks and delays in routine childhood immunizations, calling his policies “dangerous” and “unscientific.”

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Related Words

• illogical 
• irrational