irrational — not logical or reasonable; based on emotions rather than clear thinking
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not logical or reasonable; based on emotions rather than clear thinking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈræʃənəl/
Korean meaning: 비합리적인, 비논리적인, 이성적이지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 이**래**셔널
Example Sentences
- It's completely irrational to check your phone 47 times during a two-hour movie.
- Her irrational hatred of the color yellow made shopping for bananas awkward.
- The CEO's irrational demands included having all meetings conducted while hopping on one foot.
irrational
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈræʃənəl//
not logical or reasonable; based on emotions rather than clear thinking
A person makes an irrational choice to run toward the dangerous storm
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When emotional beats rational, thoughts turn irrational!
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 말로, '이성이 없는' 상태를 표현하는 단어입니다. 고대 로마인들이 감정에 휘둘리는 사람을 묘사할 때 사용했던 표현이 현재까지 이어져 왔습니다.
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“It's completely irrational to check your phone 47 times during a two-hour movie.”
“Her irrational hatred of the color yellow made shopping for bananas awkward.”
“The CEO's irrational demands included having all meetings conducted while hopping on one foot.”
“Making important financial decisions when you're angry is often irrational.”
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