Word
unscientific
Phoneticsun·sci·en·tif·ic, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ənˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
UK/ʌnsaɪəntˈɪfɪk/
Definition
adj. not based on the methods of science or facts. You use this to describe something that is done without careful testing or evidence.
adj. not following the principles or methods of science; lacking a basis in empirical evidence or systematic observation.
Examples
“The doctor said the treatment was unscientific and dangerous.”
“Many people still believe in unscientific theories about how the body works, despite the evidence from medical research.”
“The study was dismissed by the committee as unscientific because it relied on anecdotal evidence rather than a controlled, peer-reviewed experiment.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor said the treatment was unscientific and dangerous.”
contextual
“Many people still believe in unscientific theories about how the body works, despite the evidence from medical research.”
complex
“The study was dismissed by the committee as unscientific because it relied on anecdotal evidence rather than a controlled, peer-reviewed experiment.”
Real-World Examples
“But she also makes some highly unscientific and potentially deadly recommendations.” “In 2022, when India had been ranked last, the central government had dismissed the EPI’s conclusions , saying it used “unscientific methods”.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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