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Recent Examples of unscientific
That brings us to our list — which is closer in line with an awards show, except one based on some guy’s very unscientific opinion.
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Judging from a totally unscientific survey of movie theater seat maps, there are places where the campaign shows tentative signs of working — at least here in the U.S. Maps in conservative hubs like Plano, Texas, indicate that theaters there are nearly sold out.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The list is ordered by an unscientific blend of romantic vibes and quality cuisine.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
In elementary education, many students have suffered from unscientific reading strategies.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Judging from a totally unscientific survey of movie theater seat maps, there are places where the campaign shows tentative signs of working — at least here in the U.S. Maps in conservative hubs like Plano, Texas, indicate that theaters there are nearly sold out.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The list is ordered by an unscientific blend of romantic vibes and quality cuisine.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
In elementary education, many students have suffered from unscientific reading strategies.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscientific
Adjective
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As a player, Q was erratic, illogical, and self-destructive — at one point requesting to be voted out at Tribal Council.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Link said there’s something illogical about ending widespread use of ExpressVote for early voting.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The government thinks this is absurd.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The movie is also surreal, absurd and crowd-pleasingly funny.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So was Odysseus’s response considered irrational and over-the-top to ancient Greeks?—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Those models lack sound scientific basis and produce irrational results, such as requiring that nuclear plants protect against radiation below naturally occurring levels.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Muscle trucks are a long and proud tradition for American automakers, who frequently compete to make the most nonsensical vehicles possible, like a 700-horsepower Ford F-150.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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If the 49ers were to cut Williams in the coming days with a post-June 1 designation, the dead-cap hit makes the decision nonsensical.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Given some of Trump’s most problematic remarks about Ukraine, this hope may not have been completely fatuous.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The fatuous Fed/1930s narrative raises a basic question: why are successful investors paid so well?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Sure, there is value to be mined in non-premium positions, but relying on rookies to plug a half-dozen holes — in an effort to build a championship roster — is preposterous.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The idea that a normal person could work to transform themselves into a model is preposterous, like spinning straw into gold.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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End these stupid, senseless wars.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most of the films that came after are ridiculous and stupid.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pittman said the defense would not be able to show based on the evidence that Gross’ actions before he was shot were unreasonable.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Breuer listed two city inspectors by name, accusing them of providing unreasonable timelines, intentionally ignoring information provided by Berrada and its right to the appeal, and for entering the property and interfering with repair work.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Unscientific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscientific. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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