REASONABLE Synonyms: 194 Similar and Opposite Words

reasonable

adjective

ˈrēz-nə-bəl

Definition of reasonable

as in logical

according to the rules of logic his answer is perfectly reasonable

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as in reasoned

based on sound reasoning or information those playing rules sound reasonable to me

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as in cheap

costing little desperately trying to find reasonable hotel rates for the holiday weekend

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as in rational

having the ability to reason some people once believed that women were not by nature reasonable beings, but generations of female scholars have proved those people wrong

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Recent Examples of reasonable When examining the dogs, judges expect a pretty, soft head with a nice expression, plenty of width and a reasonable muzzle length. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 24 July 2026 The club with the player on its discovery list then has five days (or three days during the secondary transfer window) to either accept the $50,000 and pass on the right to sign the player or make the player a reasonable offer. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Clark initiated some of the contact while driving to the basket, and reasonable people can disagree about whether the play deserved a whistle. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026 An acquirer can build a defensible model of next year's revenue from this year's contract base plus a reasonable assumption about new business. — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reasonable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable

Adjective

Sholl also notes that the largest station groups may not immediately rush to buy competitors because many of the most logical acquirers are already shouldering a lot of debt.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 July 2026
At a glance, de-normalizing alcohol consumption seems like a logical next step after cracking down on smoking.

— Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.

— Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026

Definition of reasoned

Adjective

The new buildings also provided cheaper housing options for Caracas workers who couldn’t afford to live in the city.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of cheap

Adjective

His research now reveals revenge operates like an addiction in the brain, activating craving and reward centers while silencing rational thought.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The pair’s mysterious interactions in the early chapters give way to a series of parables of doubt and belief, in which a rational character is confronted by an irrational event—and immediately convinced of its absolute truth.

— Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

Food that’s still good, but not for human consumption, is sent to local animal rescues and farms.

— Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
The Horned Frogs’ offensive line did a good job of creating holes for running backs Jeremy Payne and Landon Walker.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Definition of good

Adjective

Public school officials have said the decline is linked to fewer newly arriving immigrants from other countries, declining birth rates, and families leaving for more affordable places.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Abarca also wants to expand affordable housing options in Jackson County, invest in law enforcement and support local businesses.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026