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unreasonable

 

[ ˌʌnˈriːz(ə)nəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Not guided by or based on good sense. Acting or thinking without the use of reason or good judgment.

Synonyms

absurd, illogical, irrational, senseless

Examples of usage

  • Her unreasonable demands were causing tension in the office.
  • His unreasonable behavior towards his colleagues made him unpopular at work.
  • It was unreasonable of him to expect everyone to work overtime without pay.
Context #2 | Adjective

price

Excessively high or expensive. Beyond what is fair or acceptable.

Synonyms

exorbitant, outrageous, unjustifiable, unwarranted

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant charges unreasonable prices for their food.
  • The landlord demanded an unreasonable amount of money for the small apartment.

Translations

Translations of the word "unreasonable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irracional

🇮🇳 असंगत

🇩🇪 unvernünftig

🇮🇩 tidak masuk akal

🇺🇦 нерозумний

🇵🇱 nierozsądny

🇯🇵 不合理な (fugōri na)

🇫🇷 déraisonnable

🇪🇸 irracional

🇹🇷 mantıksız

🇰🇷 비합리적인 (bihamrijeogin)

🇸🇦 غير معقول

🇨🇿 nerozumný

🇸🇰 nerozumný

🇨🇳 不合理的 (bù hélǐ de)

🇸🇮 nerazumen

🇮🇸 órökréttur

🇰🇿 ақылға қонымсыз

🇬🇪 გაუგებარი

🇦🇿 məntiqsiz

🇲🇽 irracional

Etymology

The word 'unreasonable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reasonable', which comes from the Latin 'rationabilis' meaning 'endowed with reason'. The concept of reason has been a fundamental aspect of human thought and behavior throughout history, with philosophers and thinkers exploring the nature of reason and its role in decision-making and judgment.

See also: outreason, reason, reasonable, reasonableness, reasonably, reasoned, reasoning, reasons, unreasonableness, unreasonably.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,020 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.