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
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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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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
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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
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“Illogical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illogical. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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