Definition of UNREASONABLY

unreasonably

Adverb

  • not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
    • "she reacted unreasonably when she learned she had failed"
  • to a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation
    • "his prices are unreasonably high"

Adv

  • In an unreasonable manner.
  • To an unreasonable degree.

Examples

  • He behaved unreasonably.
  • The team was given an unreasonably short amount of time to put together a presentation.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English unresonably; equivalent to unreasonable + -ly.

Synonyms

immoderately

Scrabble Score: 17

unreasonably: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
unreasonably: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unreasonably: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

unreasonably: valid Words With Friends Word