Simple Definition of unreasonable

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unreasonable

adjective

: not fair, sensible, or appropriate : not reasonable
I told him that I wouldn't pay unless he sent me a replacement. Am I being unreasonable?
You are entitled to compensation for unreasonable delays.
unreasonable demands/expectations
The prices were not unreasonable. [=were not too high]

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