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 Theoretically, Newcastle have reasonable room for manoeuvre now and should be able to make signings. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 But not all civic responses to the health emergency were reasonable. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Healthy leaders also recognize reasonable boundaries and respect people as human beings. — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The Fidelity® Rewards Visa Signature® Card is a great 2% cash-back credit card, and its rental car collision damage waiver covers up to $75,000 for physical damage, theft, vandalism and reasonable towing or loss-of-use fees. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reasonable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable

Adjective

When there are multiple logical possibilities for what the next word should be, the model typically selects one of those words by chance, based on their relative frequencies in the data.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
For five of the Buss siblings, selling the remaining stake can be viewed as the logical conclusion of a process that began when the family surrendered control of the Lakers last year.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 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

Brands like Slate and Ford are betting cheaper, smaller electric trucks can attract buyers priced out of larger pickups.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Beyond removing the psychological and practical barrier of injections, oral formulations are not reliant on syringes or refrigeration and are cheaper to manufacture.

— Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheap

Adjective

Gorbachev, still consolidating power, was taking a risk by bucking anti-American hawks back in Moscow and standing with Reagan to join him in officially ruling out nuclear war as a rational instrument of policy.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Three functions, each making the rational local decision, and together producing an outcome that would not have been chosen for the enterprise as a whole.

— Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

The draft ordinance would require landlords to provide a valid reason before evicting a tenant or declining to renew their lease.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Patterson said summertime learning loss is a valid worry, but his proposal doesn’t call for a longer summer or fewer hours in the classroom.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
The offense has all the pieces to be one of the league’s best.

— Jon Machota, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of good

Adjective

Price cuts and pricey brands Companies known for affordable luxury including Tapestry, Estee Lauder and Birkenstock reported strong results on demand for apparel, bags, and fragrances priced well above $100.

— Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Summary The market for affordable vehicles is shrinking dramatically.

— Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of affordable

Adjective

That so many otherwise intelligent people missed the warning signs is a testament to the power of his message and the force of his charisma.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
For example, Anderson has one client who’s 35, good looking and tall and in finance, who also wants a gorgeous and intelligent girl.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026