unreasoning

ˌən-ˈrēz-niŋ
Definition of unreasoningnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unreasoning But in each event—in the living act, the undoubted deed—there, some unknown but still reasoning thing puts forth the mouldings of its features from behind the unreasoning mask. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Roosevelt surely understood that nameless, unreasoning, unjustified fear cannot be eradicated. — New York Times, 9 June 2026 Bainbridge knew about secrets and unreasoning shame. — Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Let sound political prescience but take the place of an unreasoning prejudice, and this will be done. — Frederick Douglass, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreasoning
Adjective
  • Because the entire system is rewarded by doing more, investments in prevention are financially irrational.
    — Paul Markovich, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
  • There’s nothing irrational about voters demanding more from a state where a third of the work force is unemployed and ranks highest in the World Bank inequality index.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • That triggers First Amendment protection, and that means there cannot be viewpoint discrimination or unreasonable restrictions that are inconsistent with the speech activities imposed on the journalists.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Frimpong concluded that plaintiffs were likely to prove the practice violated the 4th Amendment’s protection against unreasonable seizures and the 5th Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • In each case, the actual right to your body is deferred to some third party, either the paternalists, the hypothetical children, or unreasoned authority.
    — Kyle Munkittrick, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2011
Adjective
  • Well, yes, this Court is an illegitimate Court on a number of levels.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Some people who file illegitimate disputes are simply looking to take advantage of the system and were never good customers to begin with.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Unreasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreasoning. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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