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illogical

adjective

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Not following a reasonable or consistent line of reasoning.

It would be illogical to reject the findings solely because the report had a plain cover.
Dictionary practice example.
The speaker's later count was also inconsistent with the inventory she had accepted earlier. Her final inference was illogical, claiming that a comfortable chair proved the room needed no additional lighting.
From Testing an Argument.
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