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 Prosecutors determined there was not a reasonable likelihood of conviction on any criminal charge. — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Aug. 2026 This gives time for reasonable concerns to be raised and for pivots in design and siting to take place accordingly. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 College athletics are evolving rapidly, and reasonable people can disagree about the best path forward. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Signage, register prompts, receipts and employee explanations all shape whether customers view rounding as a reasonable adjustment or another example of being nickel-and-dimed. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reasonable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable

Adjective

The classical compute needed to interpret the error data—called the syndrome—of a logical qubit is substantial.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
Then Saturday, a deluge of rain in the afternoon forced Mayor James Dodge to make the logical but still tough, call to cancel the second day of 23rd running of the Taste of Orland Park.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 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

Its latest pickup, the Ford Fathom, will cost a downright cheap $28,350, which should set it up to be a massive seller.

— Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Which explains why even modern-day Russia has recently loaded up with the cheapest possible foreign labor from former Soviet satellite states.

— Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheap

Adjective

Her mental health afterward Two forensic psychiatrists testified Monday that Clancy appeared clear-headed and rational in the days after the killings.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Employers must move beyond resilience training, creating transparent, equitable workplaces where effort is rewarded and mistakes are tolerated, ensuring ambition remains a rational choice for diverse talent.

— Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

There are many valid readings of this high-minded, heavy-handed modern drama of despair, desperation, love and survival instincts.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
All three of the upgrades include a fix for a bug in Screen Sharing, which could allow an attacker on the network to authenticate to Screen Sharing without the need for valid credentials.

— Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

Even the Brewers, the leaders for team ERA, added another good arm just for safe measure.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Chef Iñigo Lavado spent years hopping between Europe’s best kitchens, including Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adriá, before opening his namesake restaurant in the neighboring city of Irún in 2004.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of good

Adjective

Ask the practical question, choose the affordable step, and let stability feel supportive.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
The Maverick’s core customer isn’t a traditional pickup truck buyer but someone who might be coming over from an equally affordable car, like a Honda Civic.

— Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of affordable

Adjective

Deploying renewables paired with intelligent energy conservation and grid management, individuals, businesses, municipalities, and entire countries are earnestly curbing their CO2 emissions.

— John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Factories, shipyards and warehouses are becoming intelligent.

— Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026