unscientific
Americanadjective
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not scientific; not employed in science.
an unscientific measuring device.
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not conforming to the principles or methods of science.
an unscientific approach to a problem.
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not demonstrating scientific knowledge or scientific methods.
an unscientific report.
adjective
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not consistent with the methods or principles of science, esp lacking objectivity
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ignorant of science
Other Word Forms
- unscientifically adverb
Etymology
Origin of unscientific
First recorded in 1765–75; un- 1 + scientific
Example Sentences
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“We should not spend over $150 million of public funds to reduce baseless, unscientific, unrealistic concerns about service tunnel noise from a very deep tunnel,” said Thomas Smith, a longtime Angeleno.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The recycler temporarily suspended operations at its plant but slammed the PNRI's conclusions as "baseless and unscientific", arguing multiple companies had supplied zinc dust to Zannwann.
From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026
Philosophy has always had to defend itself against the charge that it is empty verbiage, unscientific speculation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
Kim said on Thursday the accident was caused by "absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism".
From BBC • May 24, 2025
I have tried it already, in an unscientific way, by asking around among my friends.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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