Unreasonable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

Definitions of unreasonable

adjective exceeding the limits of reason or moderation

Example Sentences

A1 The price of the item was unreasonable.

A2 She had unreasonable expectations for her first day at work.

B1 It would be unreasonable to expect him to finish the project in one day.

B2 The company's decision to cut employee benefits was seen as unreasonable by many.

C1 The judge deemed the defendant's actions to be unreasonable given the evidence.

C2 The CEO's unreasonable demands led to a high turnover rate at the company.

Examples of unreasonable in a Sentence

formal The customer's demand for a full refund without providing any proof of purchase was deemed unreasonable by the store manager.

informal I think it's unreasonable for you to expect me to drop everything and help you right now.

slang It's totally cray cray to think that kind of behavior is acceptable.

figurative His expectations were so high, they were floating in the clouds of unreasonableness.

Grammatical Forms of unreasonable

• past tense: unreasoned
• plural: unreasonables
• comparative: more unreasonable
• superlative: most unreasonable
• present tense: unreason
• future tense: will be unreasonable
• perfect tense: have been unreasonable
• continuous tense: is being unreasonable
• singular: unreasonable
• positive degree: reasonable
• infinitive: to be unreasonable
• gerund: being unreasonable
• participle: unreasoning

Origin and Evolution of unreasonable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'unreasonable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reasonable', which comes from the Old French word 'raisonnable'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 13th century, the word 'unreasonable' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just lacking reason or logic. It can now also refer to behavior that is excessive, unfair, or not guided by good judgment.