Unreason

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈriːzən/

Definitions of unreason

noun lack of reason or good sense; irrationality

Example Sentences

A1 She couldn't understand the unreason behind his decision to quit his job.

A2 The unreason of his actions became clear when he explained his motives.

B1 The unreason of the company's policies led to a high turnover rate.

B2 The unreason in his argument was evident when he failed to provide any evidence.

C1 The unreason of the government's decision sparked widespread protests.

C2 His unreason in believing he could get away with the crime was shocking to everyone.

Examples of unreason in a Sentence

formal The decision to cut funding for the program was met with unreason by the stakeholders.

informal I can't believe the unreason behind their refusal to compromise.

slang It's pure unreason to think you can get away with cheating on the test.

figurative His unreason was like a dark cloud that overshadowed every discussion we had.

Grammatical Forms of unreason

• plural: unreasons
• comparative: more unreason
• superlative: most unreason
• present tense: unreason
• future tense: will unreason
• perfect tense: has unreasoned
• continuous tense: is unreasoning
• singular: unreason
• positive degree: unreason
• infinitive: to unreason
• gerund: unreasoning
• participle: unreasoned

Origin and Evolution of unreason

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unreason' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'irraison', which in turn came from the Latin 'irratio' meaning 'irrational'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unreason' has evolved to encompass not just irrationality but also illogical thinking or lack of reason in a broader sense.