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Meaning of unreasonable
The primary meaning of the word "unreasonable" is being not based on good sense or judgment.
Etymology of unreasonable
The word "unreasonable" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "reasonable" which comes from the Old French "raisonable" and Latin "rationabilis," meaning "endowed with reason"
Historically, the term has been used to describe actions, behaviors, or demands that lack logic, moderation, or fairness
Synonyms
irrational
illogical
absurd
preposterous
ridiculous
senseless
foolish
imprudent
impractical
unrealistic
unwise
ill-advised
inadvisable
unjustifiable
unwarranted
ungrounded
baseless
unfounded
unreasonable
unreasoning
unsound
unbalanced
excessive
extreme
outrageous
extravagant
exorbitant
disproportionate
unconscionable
inordinate
intemperate
unrestrained
uncontrolled
unmitigated
Definitions
- Not based on good sense or judgment
- * Not showing or involving a sensible or logical attitude
- * Exceeding the limits of what is normal or acceptable
Usage Examples
- The company's demand for a 50% pay cut was considered unreasonable by the employees
- * It's unreasonable to expect someone to work 12 hours a day without any breaks
- * The judge deemed the punishment unreasonable and reduced the sentence
Antonyms
reasonable
rational
logical
sensible
sound
balanced
moderate
justified
warranted
grounded
well-founded
sensible
prudent
practical
wise
well-advised
justifiable
fair
equitable
proportionate
temperate
restrained
controlled
mitigated