Definitions

unreasonable

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

ADJECTIVE

not logical or sensible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd arbitrary biased contradictory foolish illogical inconsistent irrational preposterous senseless silly stupid wrong

WEAK

all wet capricious erratic fallacious far-fetched full of hot air headstrong incoherent incongruous inconsequential invalid loose mad nonsensical off the wall opinionated quirky reasonless thoughtless unreasoned vacant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

circumspect consistent correct intelligent logical rational reasonable right sensible serious wise

WEAK

cheap economical low plain practical pragmatic realistic

ADJECTIVE

extravagant; beyond normal limits

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrary excessive exorbitant extreme illegitimate improper inordinate senseless unconscionable undue unfair unjust unjustifiable unlawful unwarranted wrongful

WEAK

absonant costing an arm and a leg dear extortionate far-out immoderate intemperate out of bounds overkill overmuch peremptory posh pricey steep stiff too great too much too-too uncalled-for unrightful unwarrantable up to here way-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

authorized decent ethical fair good just justifiable legal moderate moral rational reasonable right sensible unprejudiced warranted

WEAK

cheap economical logical low plain practical pragmatic realistic

Example Sentences

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Related: ‘People are often unreasonable when money is involved’: My husband, 62, gave me a 5-year life estate.

From MarketWatch

Mom acts like driving to my dance studio in nearby Evanston is an unreasonable trek.

From Literature

It is unreasonable that an American high-school student must compete globally for a spot at an American university.

From The Wall Street Journal

That would not be an uncommon or unreasonable thing to do, so your stepchildren can wait their sweet time for their share of this family home.

From MarketWatch

However, Kyndryl is delaying the filing of its quarterly report with the SEC, saying it was “unable to file within the prescribed time period, without unreasonable effort and expense.”

From Barron's

unreasonable

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