irrationality

/i,ræʃə'næliti/
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irrationality

The child's irrationality led to a sudden, tearful outburst over a lost toy.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The state or quality of being irrational: This refers to the condition of not being based on or using reason or logic. It implies a lack of sound judgment.
    • An irrational action, belief, or thought: This refers to a specific instance of irrational behavior or an idea that defies logical reasoning.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (State/Quality):
    • The irrationality of his fear became clear when he realized the spider was harmless.
    • The decision was marked by sheer irrationality and emotion.
  • Noun (Specific Instance):
    • She pointed out the fundamental irrationality of the superstition.
    • His argument was full of contradictions and irrationalities.
Advanced Usage
  • "The irrationality of the situation": Used to describe a circumstance that is fundamentally illogical or unreasonable.
    • We were all struck by the complete irrationality of the situation.
  • "Bordering on irrationality": Describes an action or belief that is almost, but not completely, irrational.
    • His stubborn refusal to accept the evidence was bordering on irrationality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Irrational (adj): Not logical or reasonable.
    • It was an irrational fear of open spaces.
  • Irrationalism (n): A system of belief or action that disregards or contradicts rational principles.
    • The philosophy was criticized for its embrace of irrationalism.
Synonyms
  • Illogicality: The quality of being illogical.
  • Unreasonableness: The state of not being governed by or listening to reason.
  • Absurdity: The quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.
Antonyms
  • Rationality: The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
  • Reasonableness: The quality of being fair, sensible, and based on good judgment.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Act of irrationality: A specific deed performed without logical basis.
    • Destroying the documents in a panic was an act of pure irrationality.
  • Sink into irrationality: To gradually adopt or fall into an irrational state of mind.
    • Under immense stress, he began to sink into irrationality.
irrationality

The child's irrationality led to a sudden, tearful outburst over a lost toy.

Noun
  1. the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding

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