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Adjectives of Abstract Attributes - Adjectives of Irrationality

These adjectives describe the departure from logical reasoning, the lack of coherence, or the absence of sound judgment in a particular argument or action.

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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Abstract Attributes
absurd
[Adjective]

so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter

Ex: The idea of a pineapple pizza might sound absurd to some , but it 's actually quite popular .
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chaotic
[Adjective]

having a state of complete disorder

Ex: The restaurant kitchen was chaotic during the dinner rush , with chefs shouting orders and pans clattering .
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unrealistic
[Adjective]

not in any way accurate or true to life

Ex: Expecting to achieve perfection in every aspect of life is unrealistic and can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety .
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foolish
[Adjective]

(of a person) not thinking or behaving wisely

Ex: She 's a bit foolish and often trusts people without questioning their intentions .
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irrational
[Adjective]

not based on reason or logic

Ex: She had an irrational dislike for certain foods without any real reason .
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unreasonable
[Adjective]

not guided by reason or good judgment

Ex: It ’s unreasonable to expect everyone to agree with your opinion .
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wacky
[Adjective]

having funny or amusing qualities in a silly way

Ex: The artist 's wacky paintings challenged traditional notions of art and beauty .
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contradictory
[Adjective]

expressing or involving statements or ideas that cannot be true or false at the same time

Ex: " Win " and " lose " are contradictory outcomes in a competition .
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mindless
[Adjective]

done without thought or reason

Ex: They engaged in mindless destruction , causing chaos without understanding the consequences .
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ludicrous
[Adjective]

unreasonable or exaggerated to the point of being ridiculous

Ex: Her ludicrous claim of winning the lottery every week was met with skepticism .
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paradoxical
[Adjective]

appearing contradictory or conflicting but potentially true

Ex: It 's paradoxical that the more choices we have , the harder it becomes to make a decision .
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nonsensical
[Adjective]

unreasonable or absurd to the point of being ridiculous

Ex: The nonsensical rule about the meeting time confused everyone .
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unfounded
[Adjective]

having no basis in fact or reality, making something unreliable or untrue

Ex: His belief that he would fail the exam was unfounded, as he had studied diligently and was well-prepared .
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preposterous
[Adjective]

absurd and contrary to common sense

Ex: It was preposterous to believe that the rules did n’t apply to him .
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senseless
[Adjective]

lacking logic or purpose

Ex: The senseless disregard for safety regulations resulted in a preventable accident that claimed several lives .
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delusional
[Adjective]

suffering from false beliefs or perceptions that persist despite evidence to the contrary

Ex: The politician 's delusional promises of instant prosperity were met with skepticism from voters .
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impulsive
[Adjective]

acting on sudden desires or feelings without thinking about the consequences beforehand

Ex: Without considering the consequences , Alex made an impulsive choice to confront his boss about a minor issue .
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idealistic
[Adjective]

believing that good things can happen or perfection can be achieved, while it is nearly impossible or impractical

Ex: The teacher 's idealistic belief in the potential of every student motivated them to provide personalized support and encouragement .
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compulsive
[Adjective]

(of a behavior or action) driven by an irresistible urge, often repetitive or excessive

Ex: Her compulsive eating habits were a result of stress .
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ridiculous
[Adjective]

extremely silly and deserving to be laughed at

Ex: The ridiculous price for a cup of coffee shocked me .
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insane
[Adjective]

extremely unreasonable or stupid, particularly in a manner that is likely to be dangerous

Ex: Attempting to swim across a fast-flowing river would be insane.
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silly
[Adjective]

lacking seriousness or importance

Ex: His attempts to impress her with his silly jokes only succeeded in making her roll her eyes .
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crazy
[Adjective]

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

Ex: It ’s crazy to spend that much money on a pair of shoes .
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nutty
[Adjective]

having an eccentric or unconventional quality

Ex: They spent the whole afternoon brainstorming nutty inventions .
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brute
[Adjective]

lacking intelligence or reasoning

Ex: The brute tactics employed by the dictator to suppress dissent only fueled further unrest .
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Adjectives of Abstract Attributes
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