irrationally

Example Sentences

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Irrationally tearing up alliances for no reason is a very dangerous game.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

According to Tali Sharot, the author of “The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain,” optimism functions as a kind of “cognitive time travel” that allows humans to plan for the future.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2023

Irrationally, I felt hostile to Brattkus for not having been more careful.

From Time Magazine Archive

Irrationally, I felt slightly peeved at being regarded as harmless so soon, but on balance was more than happy about it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Irrationally, I also want there to be some kind of recognition.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan