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
However, shippers have long argued that the state of the supply chain at the time made many of these charges unreasonable, as circumstances often out of their control prevented them from moving the containers.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2025
Those laws, in addition to Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure, are meant to serve as safeguards for undocumented families concerned about enrolling their kids into schools, experts say.
—Didi Martinez, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
Such a suspension is obviously unfair and unreasonable on its face.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
In the comments, many people criticized the niece for disregarding her uncle's feelings and making an unreasonable request.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2025
Those laws, in addition to Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure, are meant to serve as safeguards for undocumented families concerned about enrolling their kids into schools, experts say.
—Didi Martinez, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
Such a suspension is obviously unfair and unreasonable on its face.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
In the comments, many people criticized the niece for disregarding her uncle's feelings and making an unreasonable request.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreasonable
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After a turbulent period of irrational exuberance followed by skepticism, the creator economy appears poised for its second major growth cycle, with M&A activity forecast to accelerate significantly in 2025.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Now comes a cataclysm in the country’s foremost blue state that is traceable, in part, to irrational progressive priorities and may prove a millstone around the neck of one of the foremost talents on the Democratic bench, California governor Gavin Newsom.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
15 Jan. 2025
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Nelson Wiseman, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Toronto, said that Ford risks being accused of calling an unwarranted election, just a few years after having won a large mandate.—
ROB GILLIES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Justice Jackson dissented, arguing that the emergency relief was unwarranted, as the government did not demonstrate sufficient urgency.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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That period, in 2017, was defined by public demonstrations of resistance, a flurry of new liberal groups and a palpable anger over an election outcome many in the party saw as illegitimate.—
Reid J. Epstein,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Teams with low absenteeism judge calling in sick for illegitimate reasons.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Given the fact that better returns did not keep Mauricio Pochettino, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte in the job, Postecoglou cannot claim that speculation about his future is unfounded.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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China has said such fears are unfounded and has accused the U.S. of blocking some high-end technology exports to stunt its development.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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According to Grant's legal team, these new revelations show that the arbitration clause in the NDA is invalid, and the case must be heard in court.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Image Opponents have argued that a seven-year deadline imposed by Congress (and later extended by another three years) meant the ratification was not completed in time, while proponents maintain the deadline was invalid.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Excess occurs when a strength is unsupported by other necessary behaviors.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Inside the house, they were brought to stand in front of a Saudi man who would adjudicate their case — though Ahmad could still barely stay upright unsupported.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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During a postseason matchup between the Chiefs and the Houston Texans, Mahomes found himself at the center of a controversial unnecessary roughness penalty.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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To mitigate unnecessary risk for your company, also ensure that compliance is a part of the consideration.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The claims against Trump’s character are not groundless.—
Avi Nelson,
Boston Herald,
30 Oct. 2024
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The claims of an invasion of the Eastern seaboard by swarms of drones has every marker of a groundless social media frenzy.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Unreasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreasonable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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