unreasonable

un·rea·son·able

adj \-ˈrēz-nə-bəl, -ˈrē-z^ən-ə-bəl\

Definition of UNREASONABLE

1

a : not governed by or acting according to reason <unreasonable people> b : not conformable to reason : absurd <unreasonable beliefs>

2

: exceeding the bounds of reason or moderation <working under unreasonable pressure>

— un·rea·son·able·ness \-nəs\ noun

— un·rea·son·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of UNREASONABLE

1. I told him that I wouldn't pay unless he sent me a replacement. Am I being unreasonable?
2. You are entitled to compensation for unreasonable delays.

First Known Use of UNREASONABLE

14th century

Related to UNREASONABLE

Synonyms: baseless, foundationless, invalid, nonvalid, unfounded, groundless, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted

Antonyms: good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated, valid, well-founded, well-grounded

Related Words: illogical, irrational, nonlogical, unconscionable, unsound; fallacious, false, misled, wrong; gratuitous, uncalled-for, unnecessary; flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, untenable, weak; ill-advised, unreasoned; inconsistent; absurd, asinine, brainless, crackpot, crazy, fatuous, foolish, half-witted, harebrained, meaningless, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly, simpleminded, stupid, unwise; insane, lunatic, mad, nutty, wacky (also whacky)

Near Antonyms: certified, validated, verified; confirmed, corroborated; informed, logical, rational; commonsense, sane, sensible, sober, wise; actual, genuine, real, true; certain, sure; clear, cogent, compelling, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, solid, sound

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Rhymes with UNREASONABLE

unseasonable