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unreasonable

1 of 1adjective
/ʌn.ri.zə.nə.bəl/
Forms:more unreasonable,most unreasonable
1

excessive and beyond what is fair or appropriate

  • The landlord’s unreasonable rent increase forced many tenants to move out.
  • The unreasonable amount of paperwork delayed the project by several weeks.
  • She received an unreasonable amount of criticism for a minor mistake.
  • The unreasonable delay at the airport caused many passengers to miss their connecting flights.
  • The unreasonable noise levels from the construction site disrupted the entire neighborhood.
2

not guided by reason or good judgment

  • The decision to cancel the event was unreasonable.
  • It’s unreasonable to ask someone to work 12 hours straight without a break.
  • Her expectations were unreasonable, demanding results without giving enough time.
  • The price they charged for the meal was unreasonable considering the quality.
  • It’s unreasonable to expect everyone to agree with your opinion.
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