Unscientific (Adjective)
Meaning
Not consistent with the methods or principles of science; "an unscientific lack of objectivity".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The researcher's conclusion was based on an unscientific assumption that had not been proven through experimentation.
- The new policy was made without proper testing and therefore its effectiveness is entirely unscientific.
- Critics argued that the unscientific approach taken by the team led to a series of avoidable mistakes.
- Many of the statements provided by the witness had no evidence and were deemed unscientific hearsay.
- The judges were concerned that the unscientific nature of the evidence presented may sway the jurors unfairly.