Apophenia

ap-uh-FEE-nee-uh (/ˌæp əˈfɛ ni ə, ˌæp əˈfi ni ə/)

the tendency to see meaningful patterns or connections where there are none.

“Before we treat these findings as destiny, it’s worth checking we’re not falling into apophenia with a big dataset.”

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a deep, persistent sadness or sorrow.

wicked or criminal.

not symmetrical; lacking symmetry.

lacking in imagination; dull and commonplace.

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; weak or faint.

done without real interest, feeling, or effort.