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irrational adjective: Of little or no reasoning or logic. Synonyms: illogical, unreasonable, nonsensical. ■ "Why did the chicken cross the road? Because it was irrational!"
cybernetic An absurd or irrational use of technology. ■ "I had a cybernetic nightmare where my phone was controlling my thoughts."
Fears An overwhelming feeling of anxiety or apprehension, often irrational and unfounded. ■ She had a fear of spiders so great that she refused to enter her own house for weeks.
getting The act of becoming infatuated with someone or something, to the point of irrational obsession. ■ I was getting so getting over my ex that I started collecting their old clothes and photos.
hates To have an intense and irrational dislike for something or someone. ■ I hate Mondays with a passion, they are the worst!
hormonal A person or thing that is overly sensitive to the effects of hormones, leading to irrational behavior and mood swings. ■ "I'm so hormonal today, I can't even keep a straight thought!
hysteria A state of extreme and irrational excitement or anxiety, often characterized by wild behavior and exaggerated emotions. ■ "The crowd went into a frenzy of hysteria when they saw the famous celebrity walk onto the stage."
motivation An inexplicable and overwhelming urge to do something, often involving bizarre or irrational behavior. ■ "I woke up with motivation to clean my entire house, but ended up wearing a white lab coat and conducting experiments on my pets."
Obsession An intense and irrational preoccupation with a particular person, thing, or idea. ■ After watching the movie "Jaws" for the 10th time, he developed an obsession with sharks and started wearing a wetsuit to bed.
Obsessions An overwhelming and irrational preoccupation with a particular topic, idea or object. ■ "John's obsession with conspiracy theories led him to believe that the moon landing was faked and he spent all his free time searching for 'evidence'."
Paranoid A person who is excessively suspicious of others, often without reason. They may have irrational fears or delusions about being watched or followed. ■ "I'm not paranoid, I just have a sixth sense that someone is watching me."
pi The ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, approximately equal to 3.14159. ■ Why did the programmer use pi instead of e? Because it was a more irrational choice!
pigheaded stubbornly unyielding or obstinate in opinion or behavior, often to the point of being foolish or irrational ■ "He was so pigheaded about his idea that he refused to listen to any reasonable criticism or suggestions."
prejudiced Having an unfounded or irrational preference for one thing over another, often based on stereotypes or negative attitudes. ■ "She's so prejudiced against people from the south that she won't even consider dating them."
psychotic A person who is extremely irrational or behaviorally abnormal. ■ "John's behavior was so psychotic, he thought he was a celebrity and started leaving fake money at ATMs."
Reasonable A person who is not completely irrational or unpredictable. Someone who is rational, fair-minded, and can make sense of things. ■ "I'm sorry for being so emotional earlier, I was just feeling a little unreasonable."
wanting To have a strong desire or craving for something, often to the point of being irrational or obsessive. ■ "I can't stop wanting that new iPhone! It's driving me crazy!"
yearns To have a strong desire or craving for something, often to an unhealthy or irrational degree. ■ John yearns for pizza so much that he could eat it every day and still be happy.
argument A series of reasons and counter-reasons used to support a particular point of view or action, typically in a heated and often irrational manner. ■ "I may be wrong, but I have a lot of arguments to back up my position!"
Believer A person who has a lot of faith in something or someone, often to the point of being irrational. ■ "I am a believer in the power of positive thinking. That's why I always carry a lucky rabbit's foot with me."
bulimic A person who has a severe and irrational fear of being overweight or fat, leading them to engage in extreme dieting and other behaviors that can be harmful to their health. ■ "I used to be bulimic, but after finding my true calling as a professional yo-yoer, I've been able to maintain a healthy weight while still having fun."
competitiveness An irrational desire to be better than everyone else, even if it means sacrificing one's own happiness. ■ "I don't care about winning the game, but I'll do whatever it takes to prove that I'm more competitive than my opponents."
Crazy A person who is irrational or has lost their sanity. They may exhibit unpredictable behavior and be prone to fits of anger or delusions. ■ I had a crazy ex-girlfriend who would send me weird texts at all hours of the night, even when I was sleeping.
dementia A type of mental illness characterized by the gradual deterioration of cognitive function and the emergence of unusual or irrational behavior. ■ "John's mom has been diagnosed with dementia, but she still insists that her favorite color is neon pink."
emotionally In a manner that is full of strong and intense feelings, often to the point of being irrational or overly passionate. ■ "I was emotionally charged after winning the game, but I had to calm myself down before giving my acceptance speech."
Grudges A deep-seated resentment or bitterness towards someone or something, often manifesting as a persistent and irrational desire for revenge or retribution. ■ "John's grudge against his former boss was so strong that he spent years sabotaging her career whenever he could. It's just a shame she never realized it was all because she forgot to buy him donuts one time."
Insanity A state of extreme foolishness and irrational behavior, often characterized by a lack of judgment and common sense. ■ John's decision to build a bridge out of toothpicks was the epitome of insanity. Not only did it collapse under the weight of a single car, but he also ended up with a mouthful of toothpicks.
Lunatics noun: a person who is extremely foolish or irrational, often to the point of being insane. ■ "I can't believe my boss thinks I'm a lunatic for suggesting that we switch to a new software platform. He must be living on the moon!
Madness A state of mind in which one is completely and utterly insane, often characterized by irrational thoughts, wild behavior, and a complete lack of reason. ■ John's madness became apparent when he started talking to his imaginary friends and eating paper towels for breakfast.
paranoia An irrational fear or suspicion that someone is plotting against one, often involving delusions of persecution. ■ After reading too many conspiracy theories online, John developed a severe case of paranoia and started to believe that the government was trying to control his every move.
Premonitions A sudden and irrational fear that something bad is about to happen. ■ After eating too much pizza, John had a premonition that his pants were going to fall down in front of everyone at the party. As fate would have it, they did just that as he walked into the room!
ranting To engage in a loud, passionate, and often irrational speech, often on some topic of great importance to the speaker. ■ "I'm sick of people saying that pizza is the best food ever. Pizza is not even good! It's just a bunch of grease and cheese! And don't get me started on pineapple on pizza."
Rationalize To give a reasonable or logical explanation for an action, decision or belief that is actually based on irrational or unfounded reasons. ■ "I rationalized eating an entire pizza by telling myself it was a nutritious meal because it contained vegetables."
Superstition An irrational belief or practice that is thought to bring good luck, ward off bad luck, or simply to be true. ■ "I always carry a rabbit's foot in my pocket as a superstition. I don't know why, but it just feels right."