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Unreasonableness Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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unreasonableness

[หŒสŒnหˆriหz(ษ™)nษ™blnษ™s ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in arguments

The quality or condition of lacking reason or logic; the state of being unreasonable.

Synonyms

absurdity, illogicality, irrationality.

Examples of usage

  • She was frustrated with the unreasonableness of her boss's demands.
  • His unreasonableness in the debate led to a breakdown in communication.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

The state of being overly demanding or difficult to deal with; lack of reasonableness in behavior.

Synonyms

inflexibility, obstinacy, stubbornness.

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Word Description / Examples
unreasonableness

Use in situations where there is a lack of logic or fairness, often denoting a refusal to listen to reason.

  • Her unreasonableness made it impossible to reach an agreement.
  • The unreasonableness of the policy frustrated everyone involved.
stubbornness

Applied in informal contexts to describe someone who refuses to change their mind or course of action, often irrationally.

  • His stubbornness is both a strength and a weakness.
  • She displayed stubbornness by not admitting her mistake.
obstinacy

Used to describe a persistent determination to do something, often in a negative way, implying stubbornness against good advice or reason.

  • Her obstinacy prevented her from accepting help.
  • The team's obstinacy in sticking to their old methods was counterproductive.
inflexibility

Best used when referencing a rigid adherence to rules, schedules, or plans, without room for change or adaptation.

  • His inflexibility about the project deadlines caused delays.
  • Inflexibility in thinking can hinder innovation.

Examples of usage

  • Her unreasonableness in negotiations made it hard to reach a compromise.
  • The customer's unreasonableness caused tension in the store.

Translations

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Origin of 'unreasonableness'

The word 'unreasonableness' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'reasonableness' (the quality of being fair, practical, and based on good sense). It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, it has been used to describe situations, behaviors, or arguments that lack logic, fairness, or practicality.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,145, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.