ˌən-ˈrēz-nə-bəl
1
as in irrational
having no basis in reason or fact
an unreasonable assumption
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2
as in unreasoning
not using or following good reasoning
an unreasonable respect for a man who did not deserve it
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Recent Examples of unreasonable
That’s not an unreasonable level over the last century or so.
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Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
As part of this, Europe must provide the overwhelming share of future lethal and nonlethal aid to Ukraine.
Not unreasonable, although, in fact, Europe has provided almost as much military aid to Ukraine as has the United States, and more humanitarian aid.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
While large-scale operations like this can net arrests, residents said going door to door created unreasonable panic and fear for everyone involved.
—Byron Pitts, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
The price isn’t unreasonable given the amount of detail that went into designing it and the combination of functions, including the antimicrobial and cooling materials, as well as its adaptability.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
As part of this, Europe must provide the overwhelming share of future lethal and nonlethal aid to Ukraine.
Not unreasonable, although, in fact, Europe has provided almost as much military aid to Ukraine as has the United States, and more humanitarian aid.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
While large-scale operations like this can net arrests, residents said going door to door created unreasonable panic and fear for everyone involved.
—Byron Pitts, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
The price isn’t unreasonable given the amount of detail that went into designing it and the combination of functions, including the antimicrobial and cooling materials, as well as its adaptability.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreasonable
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Friedrich Nietzsche's idea of rationality, Apollonian, and the irrational passion, defined as Dionysian, have always been a sort of philosophical guide for Murano; his way of conceiving fashion.—
Alberto Calabrese,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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There’s a philosophical view, best associated with the scholar L. A. Paul, that the decision to have children is fundamentally irrational.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Commenters on Reddit overwhelmingly sided with the poster, with many arguing that Mary's reaction was unwarranted.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Mike Steele, spokesman for the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness, insists such comparisons are unwarranted.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Trump is now repeating Kremlin talking points — that Ukraine, not Russia, started the war; that Zelenskyy is an illegitimate leader unpopular with Ukrainians.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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Russia's Putin, meanwhile, has remained in power for decades through deepening crackdowns on free expression and increasingly illegitimate elections, according to international experts.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Sheriff’s officials said a report of a suspicious package at the Encinitas transit center early Thursday turned out to be unfounded.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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During the 2024 presidential election, Trump doubled down on unfounded claims that Haitians were eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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China refused to participate in the proceedings and maintains the award is invalid.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Reina’s attorney argued in part that the lawsuit is invalid because statutes of limitation have expired.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly one in two employees have reported experiencing burnout in the past year, and employees with unsupported mental health issues are more likely to call out sick or manage chronic health issues.—
Marcy Klipfel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ji inaccurately cited the paper on his blog as evidence for his unsupported theory.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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This phrase prevents unnecessary detours while making the person feel heard.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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O'Brien then, himself, promised not to waste time — with an unnecessary musical number about not wasting time!—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The claims against Trump’s character are not groundless.—
Avi Nelson,
Boston Herald,
30 Oct. 2024
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The claims of an invasion of the Eastern seaboard by swarms of drones has every marker of a groundless social media frenzy.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Unreasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreasonable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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