Unreasoning
(adjective)
Not thinking rationally and logically.
Origin:
The word "unreasoning" is formed by the prefix "un-" which means not, and the word "reasoning" which means the act of thinking rationally and logically. together they form an adjective that means not thinking rationally and logically.
Examples:
- He had an unreasoning fear of heights.
- She had an unreasoning hatred for spiders.
- The dog had an unreasoning loyalty to its owner.
- The baby had an unreasoning fear of strangers.
- The man had an unreasoning belief that he was right.