Irrationally: meaning, definitions and examples
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irrationally
[ ɪˈræʃ.ən.əl.i ]
behavior
In an irrational manner; without reason or logic.
Synonyms
illogically, senselessly, unreasonably
Examples of usage
- She reacted irrationally to the news of losing her job.
- He irrationally spent all his savings on unnecessary items.
decision making
In a way that is not based on rational thinking or sound judgment.
Synonyms
foolishly, recklessly, unwisely
Examples of usage
- He irrationally chose to quit his stable job without a backup plan.
- The company's decision was made irrationally and led to financial losses.
Translations
Translations of the word "irrationally" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irracionalmente
🇮🇳 अविवेकपूर्ण तरीके से
🇩🇪 irrational
🇮🇩 irasional
🇺🇦 ірраціонально
🇵🇱 irracjonalnie
🇯🇵 非合理に
🇫🇷 irrationnellement
🇪🇸 irracionalmente
🇹🇷 irrasyonel olarak
🇰🇷 비이성적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل غير عقلاني
🇨🇿 iracionálně
🇸🇰 iracionálne
🇨🇳 非理性地
🇸🇮 neracionalno
🇮🇸 órökrétt
🇰🇿 иррационалды түрде
🇬🇪 ირაციონალურად
🇦🇿 irrasional olaraq
🇲🇽 irracionalmente
Word origin
The word 'irrationally' is derived from the adjective 'irrational', which comes from the Latin word 'irrationalis', meaning 'not endowed with reason'. The concept of irrational behavior has been studied in psychology and philosophy, highlighting the impact of emotions and biases on decision-making processes.
See also: irrationality.