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单词 unreasonableness
释义

unreasonable

adjective

un·​rea·​son·​able
ˌən-ˈrēz-nə-bəl,
-ˈrē-zᵊn-ə-bəl How to pronounce unreasonable (audio)
1
a
: not governed by or acting according to reason
unreasonable people
b
: not conformable to reason : absurd
unreasonable beliefs
2
: exceeding the bounds of reason or moderation
working under unreasonable pressure
unreasonableness
ˌən-ˈrēz-nə-bəl-nəs
-ˈrē-zᵊn-ə-bəl- How to pronounce unreasonable (audio)
noun
unreasonably
ˌən-ˈrēz-nə-blē
-ˈrē-zᵊn-ə-blē How to pronounce unreasonable (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • baseless
  • foundationless
  • groundless
  • invalid
  • nonvalid
  • unfounded
  • unsubstantiated
  • unsupported
  • unwarranted
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

I told him that I wouldn't pay unless he sent me a replacement. Am I being unreasonable? You are entitled to compensation for unreasonable delays.
Recent Examples on the Web Not inserting its own judgment, DOJ recommended the DC court reconsider whether DC met its burden to prove that Amazon's retailer agreements are unreasonable. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2022 Given the deep link between education and turnout, the notion that literacy might have a similar connection is not unreasonable. Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 When pressed about the possibility of an even higher minimum wage of $25 per hour, Jassy said that would be unreasonable. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 After two-plus years of unrelenting stress and anxiety, taking time out for self-care is not unreasonable. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Love is unreasonable, and beauty refuses to be contained or fully known. Anthony Domestico, The Atlantic, 5 July 2022 With that in mind, expecting a Guardians 4 story featuring the same team would be unreasonable. Chris Smith, BGR, 30 June 2022 The John Doe hearings During four hearings in 2021, Motley brought several witnesses to testify about the 2016 shooting, trying to prove that the shooting was unreasonable. Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 June 2022 Gun violence experts also say the comparison is unreasonable because the nature of gun violence in cities like Chicago is different than the Texas elementary school shooting. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 26 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

unreasonable

adjective

un·​rea·​son·​able ˌən-ˈrē-zᵊn-ə-bəl How to pronounce unreasonable (audio)
: not fair, sensible, appropriate, or moderate
an unreasonable schedule
unreasonable behavior
an unreasonable fear

Legal Definition

unreasonable

adjective

un·​rea·​son·​able
: not reasonable : beyond what can be accepted: as
a
: clearly inappropriate, excessive, or harmful in degree or kind
an unreasonable delay
an unreasonable restraint of trade
b
: lacking justification in fact or circumstance
an unreasonable inference
especially : irrational sense b
the agency decision was unreasonable
c
: not supported by a warrant or by a valid exception to a warrant requirement (as when there is reasonable suspicion) and therefore unconstitutional
the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated U.S. Constitution amend. IV
see also search, seizure

unreasonableness

noun

as in irrationality

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • irrationality
  • extremism
  • excessiveness
  • exorbitance
  • immoderation
  • radicalism
  • excess
  • immoderacy
  • intemperance
  • insobriety
  • extravagance
  • nimiety
  • prodigality
  • intemperateness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • moderation
  • temperance
  • moderateness
  • temperateness
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