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
Composed of 'unter' (under, below) and 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific). It signifies something that falls short of or is 'under' the standards of science.
Memory Tips
Remember it as being 'under' the level of what is 'wissenschaftlich' (scientific).