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more rational

ADJECTIVE

realistic; of sound mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analytical balanced deliberate enlightened impartial intelligent judicious levelheaded logical lucid normal prudent reasonable sane sensible sober stable thoughtful wise

STRONG

calm cool intellectual knowing objective reasoning sound synthetic thinking

WEAK

all there cerebral circumspect cognitive collected deductive discerning discriminating far-sighted perspicacious philosophic ratiocinative reflective sagacious together well-advised

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless confused foolish idiotic illogical insane irrational nonsensical senseless stupid thoughtless unbalanced unintelligent unreasonable unstable unsystematic unwise

STRONG

agitated excited

WEAK

ridiculous unrealistic unsound

Example Sentences

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Now, "because of the economic downturn, people are much more rational and they have to navigate through this difficult period", she said.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“When prices are down, conversations tend to be more rational and sizing decisions more disciplined” as opposed to impulsive, FOMO-crazed performance chasing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Over time federal and state authorities bulldozed many poor neighborhoods and replaced them with supposedly more rational units, often high-rises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Inside, apartments are far more rational, organized around generous windows that frame the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

In a more rational society, an ability to write would be of great help to her.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler