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irrationally

[ih-rash-uh-nl-ee, -rash-nl-] / ɪˈræʃ ə nl i, -ˈræʃ nl- /
ADVERB
illogically
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The most important lesson from that irrationally exuberant time is that overvaluation can lead to below-average returns for years — and even decades.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Some American stocks are being irrationally hit by fears of disruption by artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Defending Rumiantsev, Sasha Wass KC described Trump as a "wholly unreliable witness" who was "irrationally jealous" of her client.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

I can sometimes get irrationally upset by movies with an incredible premise that is poorly executed.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2025

And irrationally, I wanted to make it clear that Russell had chased me instead of the other way around.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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