anecdotal
Meaning
based on personal accounts rather than facts or research (আবেগপূর্ণ বা ব্যক্তিগত অভিজ্ঞতার ভিত্তিতে গড়া)
Pronunciation
অ্যানেকডোটাল (ā'enekḍōṭāl)
Synonyms
informal, casual, subjective, testimonial, hearsay, narrative, secondhand, unsystematic
Synonyms
The report contained informal observations.
Her casual remarks were anecdotal.
His subjective comments were anecdotal.
The claims were based on anecdotal testimonials.
Much of the hearsay was anecdotal.
The anecdotal narrative painted a vivid picture.
His secondhand accounts were anecdotal.
The data collected was largely unsystematic and anecdotal.
Antonyms
He preferred scientific evidence over anecdotal.
The report was based on factual information.
She provided objective analysis.
The study was systematic and not anecdotal.
He needed verified data instead of anecdotal.
His claims were proven rather than anecdotal.
The discussion was focused on research-based conclusions.
The evidence presented was substantiated.
Phrases
Anecdotal evidence is not always reliable.
We shared anecdotal stories during the meeting.
His anecdotal accounts added color to the discussion.
The speaker made anecdotal comparisons to illustrate his point.
Anecdotal research can sometimes lead to important insights.