unreasoning

adjective

un·rea·son·ing | \ ˌən-ˈrēz-niŋ ,

-ˈrē-zᵊn-iŋ \

Definition of unreasoning

: not reasoning especially : not moderated or controlled by reason unreasoning fear

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an unreasoning hatred of the government his unreasoning devotion to a cause

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Let sound political prescience but take the place of an unreasoning prejudice, and this will be done. — Frederick Douglass, The Atlantic, "‘A Treacherous President Stood in the Way’," 16 Aug. 2017

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unreasoning

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unreasoning

: not based on or controlled by reason

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