unscientific
Americanadjective
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not scientific; not employed in science.
an unscientific measuring device.
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not conforming to the principles or methods of science.
an unscientific approach to a problem.
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not demonstrating scientific knowledge or scientific methods.
an unscientific report.
adjective
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not consistent with the methods or principles of science, esp lacking objectivity
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ignorant of science
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of unscientific
First recorded in 1765–75; un- 1 + scientific
Example Sentences
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I’ve found a far higher error rate in my own unscientific testing.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
They characterize these authorities as an oppressive force, denying individuals the freedom to make their own choices, however unscientific, about healthcare.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
“We should not spend over $150 million of public funds to reduce baseless, unscientific, unrealistic concerns about service tunnel noise from a very deep tunnel,” said Thomas Smith, a longtime Angeleno.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
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.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
Other researchers distanced themselves, criticizing him for being unscientific, but much of white America embraced his ideas and saw him as a spiritual adviser and a genius.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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