illogical
adjective
il·log·i·cal
(ˌ)i(l)-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
1
: not observing the principles of logic
an illogical argument
2
: devoid of logic : senseless
illogical policies
Examples of illogical in a Sentence
It is illogical to think that things will change on their own.
the illogical claim that playing basketball makes people taller because one sees so many tall players
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Imposing tariffs on barbecues manufactured in China is illogical.
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
For example, NFTs experienced what might be on the most rapid rises in value followed by a devastating cycle of value destruction, complete with instances of fraud, illogical business models, and speculation.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical on another, and made factual mistakes in hearing her case.
—Mercury News, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
When the world is falling apart, all the illogical perceptions fall away, leaving only what matters standing, and that which matters is no longer veiled by those perceptions.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
For example, NFTs experienced what might be on the most rapid rises in value followed by a devastating cycle of value destruction, complete with instances of fraud, illogical business models, and speculation.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical on another, and made factual mistakes in hearing her case.
—Mercury News, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
When the world is falling apart, all the illogical perceptions fall away, leaving only what matters standing, and that which matters is no longer veiled by those perceptions.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for illogical
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“Illogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illogical. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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