unscientific

adjective

un·​sci·​en·​tif·​ic ˌən-ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik How to pronounce unscientific (audio)
Synonyms of unscientificnext
: not scientific : not based on or exhibiting scientific knowledge or scientific methodology : not in accord with the principles and methods of science
an unscientific survey
unscientific claims
an unscientific approach
unscientifically
ˌən-ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce unscientific (audio)
adverb

Examples of unscientific in a Sentence

I conducted an unscientific survey.
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Accountant was indeed the most popular reply in our unscientific survey. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026 When The Providence Journal asked readers in an unscientific poll for their favorite burger spot, Chomp came out on top. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 8 May 2026 Vote here The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026 In an unscientific online Instagram survey of 17 East San Jose high school students, quoted in this story, most criticized the damage microtrend culture has spurred. — Quinn Rickett, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unscientific

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unscientific was circa 1775

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“Unscientific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscientific. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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unscientific

adjective
un·​sci·​en·​tif·​ic ˌən-ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik How to pronounce unscientific (audio)
: not scientific: as
a
: not being in agreement with the principles and methods of science
an unscientific poll
b
: not showing scientific knowledge or familiarity with scientific methods
an unscientific explanation
unscientifically
-ˈtif-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce unscientific (audio)
adverb

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