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unreasonable
[ uhn-ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, -reez-nuh- ]
adjective
- not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational:
an unreasonable person.
Synonyms: , ,
- not in accordance with practical realities, as attitude or behavior; inappropriate:
His Bohemianism was an unreasonable way of life for one so rich.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
- excessive, immoderate, or exorbitant; unconscionable:
an unreasonable price; unreasonable demands.
Synonyms:
- not having the faculty of reason.
unreasonable
/ ʌˈːəə /
adjective
- immoderate; excessive
unreasonable demands
- refusing to listen to reason
- lacking reason or judgment
Derived Forms
- ܲˈDzԲ, adverb
- ܲˈDzԲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·sDz···Ա noun
- ܲ·sDz·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of unreasonable1
Example Sentences
It said: "The US is unreasonable, bullying and imposing tariffs abusively."
Others say they feel paralysed by the changes, which have come quickly, or hope Trump will change his mind and reverse course - not an entirely unreasonable hope given the rapid changes in policy.
In the event, senior costs judge Andrew Gordon-Saker ruled that while there was a "failure to be transparent", it was not "sufficiently unreasonable or improper" to constitute misconduct.
Mr Baskind said the force was unreasonable as staff members already had control of the boy and could have moved him into a sitting position on the bench instead.
Employers are required to say yes to requests from staff from their first day starting in a job unless they can prove it is "unreasonable".
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