antirational
- noun
- /ˌæntiˈræʃənl/
- Some critics labeled him an antirational for ignoring scientific evidence in his arguments.
Examples
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The debate featured a passionate antirational who dismissed logic in favor of personal beliefs.
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Being called an antirational can be controversial in academic circles.
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The antirational movement gained traction during the crisis.
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Many antirational thinkers reject scientific evidence.
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In discussions about climate change, she was often seen as an antirational because she disregarded research findings.
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The speaker at the conference was criticized as an antirational for his refusal to accept logical arguments presented by scientists.
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At the forum, an antirational voiced strong opposition to the proposed solutions, favoring intuition over empirical evidence.
Synonyms
A person who opposes using reason to form beliefs or make decisions
A person who prefers feelings or faith over logic
Antonyms
- Jargon
A person in an online community who uses evidence and probability to make better decisions
How Rational
Surface Forms
Morphology
antirational = antirational (transparent) = anti + rational
This noun is a straightforward conversion from the adjective 'antirational' to denote a person with that stance.
Etymology
Antirational used as a noun has the parts anti- 'against' and rational 'reason', so it names a person who opposes reason or prefers feelings over logical thinking.