Irrationality (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's irrationality made it difficult for the doctor to communicate with her about her treatment options.
- His irrationality was evident in the way he made impulsive decisions without considering the consequences.
- The irrationality of the crowd led to a chaotic and violent protest that got out of control.
- The philosopher argued that human beings are prone to irrationality, and that this is what leads to many of the world's problems.
- The irrationality of the character's actions in the novel was meant to illustrate the destructive power of unchecked emotions.