Unreasonableness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unreasonableness

[ ˌʌnˈriːz(ə)nəblnəs ]

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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.

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behavior

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

Synonyms

inflexibility, obstinacy, stubbornness

Examples of usage

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

Translations

Translations of the word "unreasonableness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irracionalidade

🇮🇳 अविवेक

🇩🇪 Unvernunft

🇮🇩 ketidakmasukakalan

🇺🇦 нераціональність

🇵🇱 nierozsądek

🇯🇵 不合理

🇫🇷 irrationalité

🇪🇸 irracionalidad

🇹🇷 mantıksızlık

🇰🇷 비합리성

🇸🇦 اللامعقولية

🇨🇿 nerozumnost

🇸🇰 nerozumnosť

🇨🇳 非理性

🇸🇮 nerazumnost

🇮🇸 óskynsemi

🇰🇿 ақылсыздық

🇬🇪 არაგონივრულობა

🇦🇿 məntiqsizlik

🇲🇽 irracionalidad

Word origin

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.