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irrationally
This adverb describes actions or emotions driven by impulse, fear, or instinct rather than logic. It often carries a connotation of instability or a lack of self-control, suggesting that the subject is acting against their own best interests or against the evidence available to them.
In psychological contexts, it is frequently used to describe phobias or compulsive behaviors where the person may be consciously aware that their reaction is disproportionate, yet they are unable to suppress the emotional response. It contrasts sharply with "rationally," which implies a calculated, evidence-based approach to a situation.
Meanings
Examples
She reacted irrationally when she found out he had been lying to her.
I know it is just a small spider, but I am irrationally afraid of them.
Stop acting irrationally and just look at the facts.
The investors began to behave irrationally, selling their stocks in a panic.
Why am I irrationally angry at my brother for no reason at all?
He clung irrationally to the hope that the lost treasure still existed.
The witness was behaving so irrationally that the detective could not trust his statement.
I felt irrationally confident that I would pass the exam without studying.