reasonable
595
2.7
- adjective
- /ˈrizənəbl/
:
sensato
- His skills and previous experience seemed a reasonable match for the new project.
- seems reasonable
- reasonable to assume
- reasonable to expect
Now, that person presumably is quite reasonable and driven by reason.
- Now, that person presumably is quite reasonable and driven by reason.
- And I think most people, most reasonable people agree that it's unjust.
- Well, you know, that should for any reasonable interlocutor shine through.
- I don't want this reasonable approach to be misunderstood.
- It is a very reasonable and important question.
- I think that's perfectly reasonable, Yes, But today?
- I'm sure he has a perfectly reasonable, you know, reason for that.
- Anger is a perfectly normal, reasonable response.
- You know, I think there are some reasonable legal challenges to that.
- And hope to get to a more reasonable regime running China after that.
- To me, this assessment sounds reasonable for the time being.
Examples
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That is a completely reasonable reason to turn down a job.
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So any reasonable person would say you're on to something big.
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Facts are that which all reasonable people would agree to.
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Making the best argument you can means being reasonable, logical, and fair.
Academic text (2011) -
It is a very reasonable and important question.
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Why can't we be reasonable about this?
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Well, that's very reasonable of you, Paul.
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The basic idea may sound reasonable, but in reality it did not quite work as envisioned.
Academic text (2011) -
For the purpose of this study, we selected 15 clusters as a reasonable and manageable number to work with.
Academic text (2011) -
It is reasonable to ask for more time to complete the project.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Treating people equally and honestly
602
4.2
Allowed by law or fair rules
307
3.8
Having clear reasons that fit the facts
201
2.7
Showing good judgment and making practical choices
61
2.3
Having good judgment and acting reasonably
37
5.1
Fair or acceptable because of the situation
12
4.4
Being careful to judge people and ideas honestly without taking sides
12
6.3
Being careful and sensible when making decisions
9
1.1
Fair and morally right
4
4.1
Having a good reason for an action or feeling
3
5.8
Using simple practical judgment in everyday situations
Antonyms
Compounds
- Jargon
1
3.8
Enough careful attention a sensible person gives in a situation to avoid harm
How Reasonable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Reasonable comes from the everyday word reason ('to think' or 'good judgment') plus the ending -able ('able'). So a reasonable person is literally 'able to use reason', which explains why the word means fair and sensible.