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- [uhn-ree-zuh-nuh-buh l, -reez-nuh-]
- /ʌnˈri zə nə bəl, -ˈriz nə-/
- /ʌnˈriːznəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-ree-zuh-nuh-buh l, -reez-nuh-]
- /ʌnˈri zə nə bəl, -ˈriz nə-/
Definitions of unreasonable word
- adjective unreasonable not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person. 1
- adjective unreasonable not in accordance with practical realities, as attitude or behavior; inappropriate: His Bohemianism was an unreasonable way of life for one so rich. 1
- adjective unreasonable excessive, immoderate, or exorbitant; unconscionable: an unreasonable price; unreasonable demands. 1
- adjective unreasonable not having the faculty of reason. 1
- adjective unreasonable act, speech: unfair 1
- adjective unreasonable idea: impractical 1
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Origin of unreasonable
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50, unreasonable is from the Middle English word unresonabel. See un-1, reasonable
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Parts of speech for Unreasonable
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unreasonable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unreasonable
adj unreasonable
- absonant — inharmonious
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- an arm and a leg — If you say that something costs an arm and a leg, you mean that it is very expensive.
- arbitrary — If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
- at a premium — If something is at a premium, it is wanted or needed, but is difficult to get or achieve.
adjective unreasonable
- demented — Someone who is demented has a severe mental illness, especially Alzheimer's disease.
- disinformed — Simple past tense and past participle of disinform.
- excessive — More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
- exorbitant — (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
- expensive — Costing a lot of money.
Antonyms for unreasonable
adj unreasonable
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
- abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
- accomplishable — to bring to its goal or conclusion; carry out; perform; finish: to accomplish one's mission.
- alive and kicking — If you say that someone or something is alive and kicking, you are emphasizing not only that they continue to survive, but also that they are very active.
adjective unreasonable
- argute — (of sounds) shrill
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
- conjecturable — Able to be conjectured upon.
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