reasonable
adjective
rea·son·able
ˈrēz-nə-bəl 
ˈrē-zᵊn-ə-bəl
1
a
: being in accordance with reason
a reasonable theory
b
: not extreme or excessive
reasonable requests
d
2
a
: having the faculty of reason
b
: possessing sound judgment
a reasonable man
Synonyms
Examples of reasonable in a Sentence
We have reasonable cause not to believe him.
She offered a reasonable compromise.
It's not reasonable to expect perfect weather.
Please be more reasonable. There is no way I'll be able to finish all this work in so little time.
A reasonable man would not expect such a thing.
Our boss has reasonable expectations of his employees.
The team has a reasonable chance of winning.
He makes a reasonable amount of money.
The store's prices are reasonable.
The hotel offers excellent accommodations at reasonable rates.
Recent Examples on the Web
That's a legal term that means, in part, any reasonable person in his position would have felt compelled to resign.
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The Enquirer, 15 Apr. 2024
Last week, Michelin announced its 2024 Bib Gourmands, restaurants that offer good food for a reasonable price.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Fair housing laws require housing providers, including co-ops, to make reasonable accommodations when a disability inhibits a person’s use and enjoyment of a dwelling.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
And, that’s reasonable because, after all, the plants are closely related.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
To get a reasonable estimate, look at your return from the prior year and figure out what, if anything, changed for you in 2023, said Tom O’Saben, director of tax content at the National Association of Tax Professionals.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Gold hardware elevates this backpack to a luxurious aesthetic, and for under $150, this bag is a reasonable price for its high-end look and practical features.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
At first, juror No. 8 (Henry Fonda) is the only one who even entertains the possibility that the boy isn’t guilty, but his earnest attempt to consider reasonable doubt inspires other jury members to question the evidence.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
Policy supporters also said that charters would continue to receive reasonable offers of campus space.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The Enquirer, 15 Apr. 2024
Last week, Michelin announced its 2024 Bib Gourmands, restaurants that offer good food for a reasonable price.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Fair housing laws require housing providers, including co-ops, to make reasonable accommodations when a disability inhibits a person’s use and enjoyment of a dwelling.
—Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
And, that’s reasonable because, after all, the plants are closely related.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
To get a reasonable estimate, look at your return from the prior year and figure out what, if anything, changed for you in 2023, said Tom O’Saben, director of tax content at the National Association of Tax Professionals.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Gold hardware elevates this backpack to a luxurious aesthetic, and for under $150, this bag is a reasonable price for its high-end look and practical features.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
At first, juror No. 8 (Henry Fonda) is the only one who even entertains the possibility that the boy isn’t guilty, but his earnest attempt to consider reasonable doubt inspires other jury members to question the evidence.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
Policy supporters also said that charters would continue to receive reasonable offers of campus space.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reasonable. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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reasonable
adjective
rea·son·able
ˈrēz-nə-bəl
-ᵊn-ə-bəl
1
a
: not beyond what is usual or expected : moderate
a reasonable request
a reasonable chance of success
b
: not expensive
reasonable prices
2
: able to reason : rational
a reasonable person
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