ˌən-ˈrēz-nə-bəl
1
as in irrational
having no basis in reason or fact
an unreasonable assumption
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2
as in unreasoning
not using or following good reasoning
an unreasonable respect for a man who did not deserve it
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Recent Examples of unreasonable
And that led to the constitutional amendment barring unwarranted and unreasonable searches of people's homes and effects.
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
When he is asked in Looking for Rachel Wallace, a 1980 novel, to protect the life of an outspoken gay, feminist author—a danger that seemed outrageous at the time but is less shocking now—Spenser flatly refuses to give an unreasonable guarantee.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Keirans, 59, argued the 144-month prison term was unreasonable and that special conditions of supervised release were improper.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Chokeholds have been at the center of public discourse and state legislative initiatives about what constitutes an unreasonable use of force since Eric Garner died in New York in 2014 after he was put in a chokehold by a police officer.
—Morgan Lee, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
When he is asked in Looking for Rachel Wallace, a 1980 novel, to protect the life of an outspoken gay, feminist author—a danger that seemed outrageous at the time but is less shocking now—Spenser flatly refuses to give an unreasonable guarantee.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Keirans, 59, argued the 144-month prison term was unreasonable and that special conditions of supervised release were improper.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Chokeholds have been at the center of public discourse and state legislative initiatives about what constitutes an unreasonable use of force since Eric Garner died in New York in 2014 after he was put in a chokehold by a police officer.
—Morgan Lee, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreasonable
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Surveys show a 50-50 divide, but Trump’s real base is his same irrational 30%.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Letting Jinx stay is yet another act of irrational love from Margo.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bainbridge knew about secrets and unreasoning shame.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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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,
16 Aug. 2017
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Meanwhile, Kimmel’s defenders have said outcry over a joke is unwarranted and an attack on free speech.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit claims that following this, Pope was given unwarranted scrutiny of his work by the deputy chief, including requiring him to rewrite a report five times, which court records say was the first in a series of escalating retaliation.—
Ben Wheeler
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Motta had been completely unaware that the accidents Garrison and Alfortish had brought her were illegitimate, Toomey insisted.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The only one that can be called truly illegitimate by global and historical standards is the claim to the whole of the South China Sea.—
Anatol Lieven,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the notion that this community is a drain on our resources is completely unfounded.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Geminis are famously known for spreading the tea, which is why Chris aligns with the unfounded and inaccurate tales the air sign often tells.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The pet claims — which amplified a baseless online rumour — led to the speech being sampled in songs that received millions of views.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jackson’s attorney says those are baseless claims.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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What hurts me most is feeling unsupported by my partner.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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What becomes alarmingly evident through the key assumptions check is how many of the current responses expect a quick resolution of the conflict — a supposition that is unsound, or at least unsupported.—
Judd Devermont,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit argues that rescinding the general plan amendment should have also made a surf park on the site invalid.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Johnson ran in 2022 for governor, but was disqualified over invalid petition signatures.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Unreasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreasonable. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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