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Definition of antiscientific

antiscientific

/ˌæntiˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
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Adverb:antiscientifically
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antiscientific Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Opposed to or rejecting science, the scientific method, or scientific consensus.

Example

"Public health officials warned that the spread of antiscientific rhetoric could undermine vaccination efforts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unscientific' simply means lacking in or not conforming to scientific principles (often due to carelessness or informality), 'antiscientific' implies active hostility toward or deliberate rejection of science and the scientific method.

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• Nearby Words

antirrhinum
antirust
antiscience
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antisegregation
antiseizure
antisemite

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antiscientific. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antiscientific
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