apparently irrational

Frequency: 6.67.8 per million words

Suggests that something seems irrational on the surface, but this may not be the whole truth.

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Examples (10)

  • His decision to quit his stable job seemed apparently irrational to his family.
  • Her sudden outburst was apparently irrational, but she had been under immense stress.
  • The market's reaction was apparently irrational given the positive economic indicators.
  • Many of his theories, though now accepted, were once considered apparently irrational.
  • To an outsider, their rigid traditions might appear apparently irrational.
  • She knew her fear was apparently irrational, yet she couldn't overcome it.
  • The company's strategy seemed apparently irrational until its long-term benefits became clear.
  • His apparently irrational behavior was later explained by a medical condition.
  • Critics dismissed the artist's work as apparently irrational, failing to grasp its deeper meaning.
  • The sudden shift in policy was apparently irrational without understanding the political pressures.