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unreasonably

/ʌnˈriː.zən.ə.bli/
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Adjective:unreasonable
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• adverb

1

In a way that is not guided by or based on good sense, fairness, or sound judgment.

Example

"The landlord acted unreasonably by refusing to repair the broken heating system during the winter."

2

To a degree that exceeds the bounds of moderation or what is considered acceptable; excessively.

Example

"The tickets for the concert were unreasonably expensive, so we decided to watch the broadcast at home instead."

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• Rhymes for unreasonably

• Nearby Words

unrealized
unreasonable
unreasonableness
unreasonably
unreasoning
unreceptive
unreciprocated

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unreasonably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unreasonably
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