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irrationality

[ɪˌræʃəˈnælɪti]

irrationality Definition

the quality of being illogical, unreasonable, or without sense or reason.

Using irrationality: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "irrationality" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The irrationality of his behavior was concerning.

  • Example

    Her fear of flying was based on irrationality rather than facts.

  • Example

    The decision to invest in that company was made with complete irrationality.

irrationality Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for irrationality

Phrases with irrationality

  • an excessive or unfounded fear of something

    Example

    His irrational fear of spiders made it difficult for him to go camping.

  • a real number that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers

    Example

    Pi is an example of an irrational number.

  • unfounded optimism about the stock market or economy

    Example

    The dot-com bubble was fueled by irrational exuberance.

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Summary: irrationality in Brief

Irrationality [ɪˌræʃəˈnælɪti] refers to the quality of being illogical, unreasonable, or without sense or reason. It can manifest in various forms, such as irrational fear or irrational exuberance. The term is often used to describe behavior or decisions that lack sound reasoning or logic. Antonyms include rationality, reasonableness, and logic.