Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unscientific

Adjective

/ʌnˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Definition

Not based on or consistent with the scientific method or principles.

Examples

The unscientific claims made by the author were criticized by experts in the field.
Many holistic treatments are viewed as unscientific by the medical community.
His arguments against climate change were deemed unscientific and not grounded in factual data.

Meaning

Unscientific refers to ideas, practices, or beliefs that lack a foundation in scientific reasoning or evidence. It often implies the use of anecdotal evidence or personal beliefs rather than systematic observation and testing.