more rational

ADJECTIVE

realistic; of sound mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analytical balanced deliberate enlightened impartial intelligent judicious levelheaded logical lucid normal prudent reasonable sane sensible sober stable thoughtful wise

STRONG

calm cool intellectual knowing objective reasoning sound synthetic thinking

WEAK

all there cerebral circumspect cognitive collected deductive discerning discriminating far-sighted perspicacious philosophic ratiocinative reflective sagacious together well-advised

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless confused foolish idiotic illogical insane irrational nonsensical senseless stupid thoughtless unbalanced unintelligent unreasonable unstable unsystematic unwise

STRONG

agitated excited

WEAK

ridiculous unrealistic unsound

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more rational

“The return of volume growth and more rational capacity behavior are important milestones, but stabilization alone will not be sufficient to unlock Lamb Weston’s full earnings potential,” Starboard wrote in the letter, viewed by Barron’s.

From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026

When investors saw the perceived danger outlined in Citrini’s 2028 predictions, anxiety overpowered more rational decision-making and spread throughout the market.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026

Competition is more rational now and might get even more so if Warner Bros. is absorbed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026

Inside, apartments are far more rational, organized around generous windows that frame the city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025

"There is certain to be a more rational explanation."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin