behave illogically

[bɪˈheɪv ɪˈlɒdʒɪkli]

verb phrase

agir illogicamente

1. to act in a way that does not follow reason or logic; to conduct oneself in an unreasonable or irrational manner

He began to behave illogically when he refused to consider the evidence presented to him.

Ele começou a agir illogicamente quando recusou considerar as provas apresentadas a ele.

2. to act contrary to sound reasoning or rational thinking

She was behaving illogically by making decisions based purely on emotions rather than facts.

Ela estava agindo illogicamente ao tomar decisões baseadas puramente em emoções em vez de fatos.

NYC Slang

act crazy / trip out

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

agir illogicamente

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

agir illogicamente / se comportar de forma ilógica

common colloquial usage

São Paulo

agir illogicamente

formal and standard usage

Portugal

comportar-se illogicamente

formal and standard European Portuguese

lose your head

act like you've lost your marbles

not make sense

defy reason

go against logic

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