irrationality
/ɪˌræʃəˈnæləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˌræʃəˈnæləti/ (ame, ipa) · /"+/ (ame, mw)
irrationality — noun
1. the quality of thinking, deciding, or acting in a way that ignores logic and goo
the quality of thinking, deciding, or acting in a way that ignores logic and good judgment
Parents were alarmed by the irrationality of closing the bridge during light rain.
the irrationality of + -ing
After one bad grade, Owen's irrationality made him quit the entire course.
The city's panic buying showed the irrationality of storing fifty bags of rice.
Élise laughed later at the irrationality of hiding cash under the mattress.
Fear often drives irrationality when crowds rush toward the only open gate.
- unreasonableness
often stresses unfair or hard-to-justify behavior more than a direct break with logic
- foolishness
more everyday and often used for simple bad judgment rather than a broad pattern of illogical thinking
- absurdity
suggests the behavior or idea seems so unreasonable that it becomes laughable
- madness
much stronger and more dramatic; can imply extreme behavior rather than an ordinary bad decision
- reasonableness
emphasizes fair and sensible judgment in everyday situations
- common sense
focuses on practical, everyday good judgment
文法句型
the irrationality of [noun phrase/-ing]
an act of irrationality
a moment of irrationality
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and often followed by of + noun or -ing to show which belief, decision, or behavior goes against logic.