unterwissenschaftlich
Translation
unscientific, pseudoscientific
Examples
Seine Methoden sind völlig unterwissenschaftlich.
His methods are completely unscientific.
Das ist eine unterwissenschaftliche Behauptung.
That is an unscientific claim.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) unscientific ((approach)) an unscientific approach That is an unscientific approach.
Similar Words
unwissenschaftlich (unscientific), spekulativ (speculative); Antonyms: wissenschaftlich (scientific)
Etymology
From 'unter' (under, below) and 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific). It describes something that is below scientific standards.
Memory Tips
Think of a theory that is 'under' the bar for what is considered 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific).