irrational
advancedC1/ɪˈræʃ.ən.əl/ · ir-ra-tion-al
Not logical or reasonable.
Meanings
Not logical or reasonable.
ناقابل معقولیت یا سمجھنے کے لائق نہیں۔
نالائق
naalaik
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- irrational behavior
- irrational fears
- irrational thoughts
Example Sentences
His irrational fears kept him from enjoying life.
اس کے نالائق خوف نے اسے زندگی سے لطف اندوز ہونے سے روکا۔
Is ke naalaik khauf ne use zindagi se lUtf andoz hone se roka.
The decision was criticized for its irrational basis.
اس فیصلے پر اس کے نالائق بنیاد کے لیے تنقید کی گئی۔
Is faislay par is ke naalaik buniyaad ke liye tanqeed ki gayi.
She made an irrational choice that led to unexpected consequences.
اس نے ایک نالائق انتخاب کیا جو غیر متوقع نتائج کی طرف لے گیا۔
Us ne ek naalaik intikhab kiya jo gher matwaqqi nateejo ki taraf le gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Irrational = 'Irritably Unreasonable' to remember that it means not logical.
Imagine a person making wild accusations without any evidence, representing irrational behavior.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
راہوں میں بے معقولیت ہے دیکھو یاں، کچھ بھی نہیں ہے درست میرے پیچھے۔
Raahon mein be ma’qooliyat hai dekho yan, kuch bhi nahi hai durust mere pichay.
In the paths, there is irrationality, look here, nothing is right behind me.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نالائق کی باتیں نہ سنو۔
Naalaik ki baatein na suno.
Do not listen to the words of the irrational.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "irrationalis" — not rational
First known use: 14th century
The term 'irrational' has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe things that cannot be reasoned or understood logically.