1. People who believe that reason and logic are not the primary or most reliable means of understanding reality; those who emphasize emotion, intuition, or faith over rational thought.
Usage: Plural form of irrationalist; Often used in philosophical or academic contexts
2. Philosophers or thinkers who advocate irrationalism as a philosophical position.
Usage: Philosophy; Academic usage

Examples

• The irrationalists argued that human experience cannot be fully explained by logic alone.
• Some irrationalists emphasize the role of emotion and intuition in decision-making.
• Philosophers have long debated whether irrationalists or rationalists better understand the nature of knowledge.
• The irrationalists rejected the Enlightenment's faith in pure reason.
• Modern irrationalists often point to the limits of scientific rationalism.
• These irrationalists believe that art and spirituality reveal truths that reason cannot access.