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
Among other things, the letter calls for ICE and BOP to release all detainees who have already won their case before an immigration judge, to cease unreasonable lock downs, and to provide at a minimum one hour of outdoor recreation time daily.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
If your business friends all define success similarly, breaking from that pattern feels risky and unreasonable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The lawsuit alleges that Phillips violated her son’s constitutional right to be free from unreasonable seizures by way of excessive deadly force.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Asking recipients of government benefits to work, seek employment, find training programs, volunteer or attend school isn’t unreasonable.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
If your business friends all define success similarly, breaking from that pattern feels risky and unreasonable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The lawsuit alleges that Phillips violated her son’s constitutional right to be free from unreasonable seizures by way of excessive deadly force.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Asking recipients of government benefits to work, seek employment, find training programs, volunteer or attend school isn’t unreasonable.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreasonable
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It's forged in the quiet, difficult moments when doing the right thing seems irrational.—
Victoria Vitchenco,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Rejecting his challenge in February 2024, Britain’s High Court said the decision to change Harry’s security status was neither irrational nor procedurally unfair.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
2 May 2025
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But according to the National Tactical Officers Association, what happened next —agents using flash-bang grenades — was unwarranted.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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His biggest issue going into Pittsburgh last year [from Denver] was taking unwarranted sacks.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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This secret-keeping tradition kept President François Mitterrand’s illegitimate daughter hidden for years.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Maduro, whose reelection last year to a third term has been condemned internationally as illegitimate, also has cracked down on his political opponents.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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However, kidney and urology experts say this fear is unfounded.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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South Africa has categorically denied the allegations and the country's Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation told its American counterparts earlier this month that the claims were unfounded.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The court ordered that four of Trump’s executive orders are invalid and must be repealed.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The suit argues that the designation of Chuckwalla was an invalid use of the Antiquities Act, and also claims the Antiquities Act itself is unconstitutional.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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While some grievances – expressed in a mixture of open letters, court filings, social media posts, TV interviews and off-the-cuff remarks – have aligned with the school’s own concerns, the university says others have been trivial and unsupported.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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If one person encourages their partner’s adventures but feels unsupported on their own, that gap can undermine or even end a relationship.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
8 May 2025
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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous, or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The site has a history of promoting groundless conspiracy theories.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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On Thursday, Gottlieb and Hudson blasted the lawsuit as legally groundless and an effort to silence the actress.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Unreasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreasonable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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