reasonable

[ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, reez-nuh-] / ˈri zə nə bəl, ˈriz nə- /

ADJECTIVE

moderate, tolerable

Synonyms

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acceptable cheap equitable fair feasible honest humane impartial judicious justifiable legitimate modest objective plausible proper prudent rational restrained sane sensible understandable valid

WEAK

analytical average circumspect conservative controlled discreet fit inexpensive just knowing legit low-cost low-priced making sense okay politic reflective right sapient sound standing to reason temperate unexcessive unextreme within reason

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assured biased bold invalid irrational partial prejudiced senseless unacceptable unfair unjust unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwarranted unwise

WEAK

expensive implausible impractical intolerable nonsensical outrageous stupid

ADJECTIVE

intelligent, practical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear-cut consistent credible judicious justifiable logical plausible rational reasoned sane sensible sober thoughtful wise

WEAK

advisable all there arguable believable cerebral cognitive commonsensical conscious consequent cool in one's right mind levelheaded perceiving percipient ratiocinative reasoning reflective sound tenable thought-out together tolerant unbiased unprejudiced well-advised

Antonyms

STRONGEST

foolish idiotic implausible improbable irrational senseless stupid thoughtless unbelievable unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwise

WEAK

expensive impractical intolerable nonsensical outrageous

Example Sentences

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The pedicure was fine, though it was the one service I wasn’t completely thrilled with—but at such a reasonable price point, there wasn’t much to complain about.

From Salon

Stronger global growth is a reasonable thing to argue for, given Japan’s promised tax cuts, huge military spending in Germany, hopes for at least some China stimulus and the possibility of peace in Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal

"So you'll start paying back at the same income level. I think that is fair and reasonable," the chancellor added.

From BBC

Donna Corker, from Stretford, has daughters aged 12 and 16 who both have smartphones, but says phones should not be used in schools unless reasonable adjustments are necessary for medical conditions or special educational needs.

From BBC

Those with a reasonable excuse may avoid a penalty.

From BBC

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