unscientific
adjective/ˌʌnˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
Frequency rank: #16,516 most common English word
Meaning
not based on scientific methods or principles.
Example sentence
The researcher criticized the survey for being unscientific and unreliable.
Synonyms & related words
- unsystematic
- unreliable
- informal
- anecdotal
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