as in unreasonable
not using or following good reasoning
the illogical claim that playing basketball makes people taller because one sees so many tall players illogical people are likely to believe every sensational claim made on TV
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Recent Examples of illogical
In response, Cher’s lawyer argued that Mary’s position was illogical considering the court’s prior ruling protecting Cher’s rights.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Inspect the dates: False news stories often include illogical timelines or altered event dates.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Sep. 2024
Some states are in line with certain federal practices, and then some states are doing a bunch of incoherent, illogical things.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2024
While the lines have to go somewhere, these illogical divisions can confuse voters, Niven said.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for illogical 
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Inspect the dates: False news stories often include illogical timelines or altered event dates.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Sep. 2024
Some states are in line with certain federal practices, and then some states are doing a bunch of incoherent, illogical things.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2024
While the lines have to go somewhere, these illogical divisions can confuse voters, Niven said.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illogical
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In the comments, many people criticized the niece for disregarding her uncle's feelings and making an unreasonable request.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Most Canadians supported the move and opposed the weekslong blockades, but the Federal Court of Canada ruled last year that the use of the powers was unreasonable.—
Amanda Coletta The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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After a turbulent period of irrational exuberance followed by skepticism, the creator economy appears poised for its second major growth cycle, with M&A activity forecast to accelerate significantly in 2025.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Now comes a cataclysm in the country’s foremost blue state that is traceable, in part, to irrational progressive priorities and may prove a millstone around the neck of one of the foremost talents on the Democratic bench, California governor Gavin Newsom.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
15 Jan. 2025
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The United States Congress has a long tradition of not recognizing illegitimate regimes.—
Nana Sajaia,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Here's why there are still some Riley and Gooch obtained nearly $3.3 million in illegitimate proceeds from AHCCCS, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.—
Olivia Rose,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Illogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illogical. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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