Illogical Meaning in English
word
ˌɪˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ
i-LAH-juh-kuhl
ɪlˈɒdʒɪkəl
i-LOJ-i-kuhl
Definition
Not following clear or reasonable thinking; something that does not make sense or is not based on logic.
Usage & Nuances
'Illogical' is neutral and commonly used to criticize ideas, actions, or arguments that don't make sense. It is more formal than 'nonsense' and less harsh than 'irrational'. Often used with 'decision', 'argument', or 'conclusion'.
Spanish: ilógicoPortuguese (BR): ilógicoPortuguese (PT): ilógicoChinese (Simplified): 不合逻辑的Chinese (Traditional): 不合邏輯的Hindi: अतार्किकArabic: غير منطقيBengali: অতাত্ত্বিক - অযৌক্তিকRussian: нелогичныйJapanese: 非論理的 - 筋が通らないVietnamese: không logic - phi lýKorean: 비논리적Turkish: mantıksız - akla yatkın olmayanUrdu: غیر منطقیIndonesian: tidak logis - tidak masuk akal
Example Sentences
That answer is illogical.
basic
It is illogical to spend money you don't have.
basic
His explanation sounded illogical to me.
basic
I know it sounds illogical, but it actually works.
natural
Her decision seemed totally illogical to everyone.
natural
It’s illogical to expect results without any effort.
natural