Definitions

illogical

[ih-loj-i-kuhl] / ɪˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

not making sense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd false groundless implausible inconsistent incorrect irrational irrelevant preposterous senseless unreasonable unscientific untenable

WEAK

casuistic cockeyed fallacious fatuous faulty hollow inconclusive incongruous inconsequent invalid mad meaningless not following nutty off the wall screwy self-contradictory sophistic sophistical specious spurious unconnected unproved unsound unsubstantial wacky without basis without foundation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

correct logical rational reasonable right sensible true wise

WEAK

meaningful

Example Sentences

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Please forgive this exercise in premise-granting, but this is where the theorized plot against Pratt goes from incoherent to illogical.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Publishing them means that other people can read and scrutinize them, and mock the justices when they write illogical, unsupported or embarrassing opinions.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Immigration rights advocates called this claim “perverse” and illogical.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“The series of open-ended disaster declarations made in connection with the pandemic presented unprecedented uncertainties and illogical applications of section 7508A,” said Desmond, now at law firm Miller and Chevalier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

I don't want her to think I'm yelling at her, and even if it is completely illogical, I don't want her to be angry with me.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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