Unreasoning

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈriːzənɪŋ/

Definitions of unreasoning

adjective not based on reason or logic; irrational

Example Sentences

A1 She had an unreasoning fear of spiders.

A2 His unreasoning anger caused him to say things he didn't mean.

B1 The decision was based on unreasoning prejudice rather than evidence.

B2 Her unreasoning loyalty to the company blinded her to its unethical practices.

C1 The crowd's unreasoning hatred towards the politician was fueled by misinformation.

C2 The dictator's unreasoning paranoia led to the persecution of innocent people.

Examples of unreasoning in a Sentence

formal His unreasoning fear of spiders caused him to avoid going into the basement.

informal She had an unreasoning dislike for the new neighbor.

slang I don't know why he has such an unreasoning hatred for that band.

figurative The unreasoning anger in his eyes was unsettling.

Grammatical Forms of unreasoning

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

Origin and Evolution of unreasoning

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unreasoning' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reasoning', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'ratio' meaning 'reckoning' or 'reason'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unreasoning' has evolved to emphasize a lack of logical thinking or rationality, often used to describe actions or behaviors that are not based on sound judgment or reasoning.