irrationally

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But it can also result in “fire sale” prices when the market value falls irrationally below underlying fundamentals.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The most important lesson from that irrationally exuberant time is that overvaluation can lead to below-average returns for years — and even decades.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Defending Rumiantsev, Sasha Wass KC described Trump as a "wholly unreliable witness" who was "irrationally jealous" of her client.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

I can sometimes get irrationally upset by movies with an incredible premise that is poorly executed.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2025

It was irrational, and Colin hated thinking irrationally, but he couldn't help but wonder whether perhaps being in the presence of the Archduke might reveal something to Colin about his missing piece.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green