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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absurd [adjective]

so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter

Ex: His explanation for being late was so absurd that no one believed him .

chaotic [adjective]

having a state of complete disorder

Ex: The classroom was chaotic as students talked loudly and moved about the room without direction .

unrealistic [adjective]

not in any way accurate or true to life

Ex: Setting a goal to become a millionaire overnight is unrealistic without a solid plan or significant luck .

foolish [adjective]

(of a person) not thinking or behaving wisely

Ex: His foolish tendencies often cause misunderstandings with his friends .

irrational [adjective]

not based on reason or logic

Ex: It 's irrational to expect a different outcome without changing your approach or actions .

unreasonable [adjective]

not guided by reason or good judgment

Ex: Her expectations were unreasonable , demanding results without giving enough time .

wacky [adjective]

having funny or amusing qualities in a silly way

Ex: The movie had a wacky plot involving time-traveling robots and talking animals .

contradictory [adjective]

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

Ex: " True " and " false " are contradictory statements .

mindless [adjective]

done without thought or reason

Ex: Mindless adherence to tradition without considering alternatives can hinder progress and innovation .

ludicrous [adjective]

unreasonable or exaggerated to the point of being ridiculous

Ex: The movie 's plot was so ludicrous that it became a cult classic among fans of B-movies .

paradoxical [adjective]

appearing contradictory or conflicting but potentially true

Ex: The paradoxical nature of quantum mechanics challenges traditional understandings of reality .

nonsensical [adjective]

unreasonable or absurd to the point of being ridiculous

Ex: The company 's new dress code policy was nonsensical , banning perfectly appropriate attire for no apparent reason .

unfounded [adjective]

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

Ex: Her concerns about the company 's financial stability were unfounded , as it had a strong track record of profitability .

preposterous [adjective]

absurd and contrary to common sense

Ex: Her assertion that she had traveled back in time to the Middle Ages was deemed preposterous by historians .

senseless [adjective]

lacking logic or purpose

Ex: The senseless argument between the siblings escalated into a physical fight over trivial matters .

delusional [adjective]

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

Ex: The cult leader 's followers were delusional , believing his grandiose claims without question .

impulsive [adjective]

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

Ex: The impulsive decision to quit his job without a backup plan left Mark in a difficult financial situation .

idealistic [adjective]

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

Ex: His idealistic belief in world peace drove him to advocate for diplomacy and cooperation among nations .

compulsive [adjective]

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

Ex: Their compulsive need to constantly check their phone for notifications interfered with their ability to focus on tasks .

ridiculous [adjective]

extremely silly and deserving to be laughed at

Ex: The amount of money he spent on a pet rock seemed ridiculous to his friends .

insane [adjective]

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

Ex: Jumping off a bridge without a parachute is insane .

silly [adjective]

lacking seriousness or importance

Ex: His silly comments only added to the confusion .

crazy [adjective]

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

Ex: It may sound crazy , but I prefer ice cream in winter .

nutty [adjective]

having an eccentric or unconventional quality

Ex: His nutty plans always involve something wild and unexpected .

brute [adjective]

lacking intelligence or reasoning

Ex: His brute behavior in meetings showed no regard for others ' ideas .

Adjectives of Abstract Attributes
Adjectives of Difficulty and Ambiguity	Adjectives of Complexity	Adjectives of Simplicity	Adjectives of Rationality
Adjectives of Irrationality	Adjectives of Reality	Adjectives of Originality	Adjectives of Correctness
Adjectives of Regularity	Adjectives of Irregularity	Adjectives of Uniqueness	Adjectives of Commonness
Adjectives of Specificity	Adjectives of Likeliness	Adjectives of Certainty