Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

unreasonable

[uhn-ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, -reez-nuh-] / ʌnˈri zə nə bəl, -ˈriz nə- /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled police officers may be sued for unreasonable searches and seizures only if they are shown to have knowingly violated clearly established law.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Your instinct to contact the Social Security Administration proactively is not unreasonable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Mensch said the goal was to ensure "that the model behaves the way you've told it to", imposing guardrails that "stop it from taking unreasonable actions".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Tilbury inserted herself into the deal negotiations as discussions progressed and made financial demands that became increasingly complex and unreasonable, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He shakes his head and pushes his plate away, as though I’m the unreasonable one.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau




Vocabulary lists containing unreasonable


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "unreasonable" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com