unscientific
adjective
un·sci·en·tif·ic
ˌən-ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik 
: not scientific : not based on or exhibiting scientific knowledge or scientific methodology : not in accord with the principles and methods of science
an unscientific survey
unscientific claims
an unscientific approach
Examples of unscientific in a Sentence
I conducted an unscientific survey.
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In our very unscientific survey of more than 200 Journal Sentinel readers, about 45% said it should be changed.
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024
Space travel was imbricated with science fiction, with dreams of heroic courage that continue to fuel unscientific fantasies.
—Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2020
His Hindu nationalist administration has encouraged unscientific thinking since coming to power in 2014.
—Vidya Krishnan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2020
Their new proposals are unnecessary, unscientific, and harmful to conscience rights.
—Natalie Dodson, National Review, 4 June 2024
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024
Space travel was imbricated with science fiction, with dreams of heroic courage that continue to fuel unscientific fantasies.
—Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2020
His Hindu nationalist administration has encouraged unscientific thinking since coming to power in 2014.
—Vidya Krishnan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2020
Their new proposals are unnecessary, unscientific, and harmful to conscience rights.
—Natalie Dodson, National Review, 4 June 2024
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unscientific
adjective
un·sci·en·tif·ic
ˌən-ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik
: not scientific: as
a
: not being in agreement with the principles and methods of science
an unscientific poll
b
: not showing scientific knowledge or familiarity with scientific methods
an unscientific explanation
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