nonlogical

adjective

Definition of nonlogicalnext
as in illogical

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Recent Examples of nonlogical But because most biological creativity, as subsequent scientific research has shown, involves data-free and nonlogical processes, divergent thinking is far more conservative in its outcomes than human imagination. — Wired, 25 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonlogical
  1. illogical
  2. irrational
  3. unreasonable
  4. unwarranted
  5. baseless
  6. unsound
  7. unnecessary
  8. unfounded
Adjective
  • Their complaints have been mostly incoherent and illogical, with UEFA's statement in particular being laughably inaccurate.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026
  • In spite of D'Arcy's best efforts, Rhaenyra is an impenetrable character with illogical choices and zero magnetism to the viewers (or seemingly, her councilors).
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Definition of illogical
Adjective
  • In both cases, cheap credit fueled the irrational exuberance.
    — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • An irrational holding on to the possibility of a comeback, if that was the word if no one noticed you’d retired in the first place.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of irrational
Adjective
  • From the second Eldridge was drafted, a little devil appeared on your shoulder and whispered unreasonable expectations into your ear.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 13 July 2026
  • In a poll on the post, 95% voted that this parent is NOT being unreasonable.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 July 2026
Definition of unreasonable
Adjective
  • His 64th-minute foul, which the Americans believed was unwarranted and accidental, put the host nation in a precarious position despite being heavy favorites to move on to the Round of 16.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • None of which is an unwarranted attack on trucking as a mode of shipment.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of unwarranted
Adjective
  • These charges were so baseless that the Cook County State’s Attorney declined to prosecute me and expunged my name and the charge from the record.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
  • State Senator Tony Strickland, who represents Huntington and Newport Beach, said those concerns were baseless.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of baseless
Adjective
  • Empire Towers remains structurally unsound after construction work caused the building's floor to shift on Thursday.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • None of this sounds basically unsound.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of unsound
Adjective
  • To generate enough trust for users to use the system efficiently in their daily business work, there should be no unnecessary friction.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Without that money, about $27,000 over the last two years, his officers risk unnecessary danger.
    — Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of unnecessary
Adjective
  • The spokesperson added that FlightAware’s claim the company could not use its data was unfounded since the information is in the public domain.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Anthony Volpe had to defend his character after the team’s play-by-play man, Michael Kay, retracted unfounded claims about the shortdtop’s unwillingness to play second base.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026
Definition of unfounded

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“Nonlogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonlogical. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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