unreasonably

Examples

• All

• I think that you're acting really unreasonably right now.

  First Daughter (2004)

• And we were unreasonably lucky in the sense that the effect sizes are so huge.

• Would it be unreasonably dangerous?

  Super Size Me (2004)

• It's good for us on the low side, but not unreasonably so.

  Fiction book (1990)

• The penalty for murdering a bank manager is unreasonably harsh.

  80 Minutes (2008)

• Moreover, fans, coaches, and players likely form unreasonably high expectations for success when their team has a home-venue advantage.

  Academic text (1995)

• The judge states, however, that if lawyers for the teens can show that McDonald's intends for people to eat its food for every meal of every day and that doing so would be unreasonably dangerous, they may be able to state a claim.

  Super Size Me (2004)

• In Montana-Dakota, the plaintiff, Montana-Dakota Utilities Company, alleged that it was being charged "unreasonably high prices" for the defendant's electricity.

  Academic text (2017)

• The store charges unreasonably high prices for basic items.

• Her demands were unreasonably excessive, making it hard to reach an agreement.

Synonyms

U

unfairly

vsunreasonably

80 1.8

In a way that treats people or things differently and not right

adds a sense of being also unreasonable or excessively wrong

W

wrongly

vsunreasonably

67 2.7

In a way that is not correct or fair

focuses more on unfairness and excess rather than mere error

U

unnecessarily

vsunreasonably

48 3.7

Without a good reason

is broader, stressing unfairness or excessive, unjust degree

D

disproportionately

vsunreasonably

41 7.1

By an amount that is too large or too small compared with what is normal

is similar but also includes unfair or senseless aspects

N

needlessly

vsunreasonably

33 3.9

Without a good reason

can be unfair or excessive as well, not only needless

W

wrongfully

vsunreasonably

25 4.6

In a way that is unfair or against the law

covers unfairness and poor sense but not necessarily illegality

U

unjustly

vsunreasonably

25 5.2

In an unfair way

includes unfairness but also covers lack of sense or excess

U

unduly

vsunreasonably

20 6.9

More than is reasonable or necessary

also covers unfairness or lack of reasonable judgment in the act

U

unwisely

vsunreasonably

5 4.1

In a way that shows poor judgment

focuses more on unfair or excessive behaviour rather than poor sense

U

unconscionably

vsunreasonably

2 8.9

In a way that is very unfair or too harsh

is the general idea of being unreasonable without the extreme tone

U

unjustifiably

vsunreasonably

2 7.0

In a way that has no good reason

can be unfair or excessive even when some reason exists

I

inexcusably

vsunreasonably

2 6.9

In a way that is very wrong and cannot be forgiven

is similar but focuses more on unfairness and excess

U

undeservedly

vsunreasonably

1 7.0

In a way that is not fair and not earned

focuses more on unfairness and excessive treatment rather than merit

U

unrightfully

vsunreasonably

1 8.0

In a way that is not fair or right

is broader, also implying poor sense or excessive degree

I

indefensibly

vsunreasonably

1 7.4

In a way that no one can show is right or fair

may be unfair or excessive but stresses lack of defense

I

immoderately

vsunreasonably

1 7.6

In a way that is more than is reasonable

adds the idea of unfairness or lack of reasonable cause to excess

I

inequitably

vsunreasonably

1 8.0

In a way that treats people unfairly

is broader, also covering poor sense or excessive action

U

undeservingly

vsunreasonably

1 6.0

In a way someone gets praise or reward they do not earn

is more general, adding lack of reason or excessive degree

U

unwarrantedly

vsunreasonably

1 8.2

Without a good reason or any right to do it

emphasizes unfairness or excess rather than simple lack of wisdom

U

unrighteously

vsunreasonably

• Formal

1 8.5

In a way that is wrong or unfair

is similar but may be less moral and more about poor sense

U

unwarrantably

vsunreasonably

1 9.9

In a way that has no good reason

is broader, also highlighting plain lack of sense or excess

I

iniquitously

vsunreasonably

• Formal

9.9

In a way that is very unfair and morally wrong

is similar but can be less morally strong and more general

U

unreasoningly

vsunreasonably

8.4

In a way that is not based on reason or careful thinking

emphasizes unfairness or excess rather than mere lack of logic

Antonyms

R

reasonably

129 2.2

To a fair degree but not very much

R

reasonably

59 2.4

In a sensible way that shows good judgment

How Reasonable

sensibly

15 3.7

reasonably

59 2.4

illogically

1 6.8

unreasonably

11 4.1

absurdly

22 5.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology