unreasonable
/ʌnˈriːzənəbl/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4883 in the learning path
不合理的；不讲理的
Definitions
adj. Not fair, sensible, or willing to accept good reasons.
不合理的；不讲理的
adj. Greater than is fair or acceptable.
过分的；过高的
Example
It seems unreasonable to blame you for the weather.
因为天气不好而责怪你，似乎很不讲理。
Expecting employees to answer messages throughout their holidays places unreasonable demands on their time and harms wellbeing.
要求员工整个假期都回复消息，是对其时间的过分索取，也会损害身心健康。
Collocations
- unreasonable demands
- unreasonable behaviour
- unreasonable expectations
Word family
- reasonable (adj.)
- unreasonably (adv.)
- reason (n.)
Synonyms
- unfair
- excessive
Antonyms
- reasonable
Usage tip
可形容人不讲理，也可形容要求或价格过分。
FAQ
- What does unreasonable mean?
- Not fair, sensible, or willing to accept good reasons. Greater than is fair or acceptable.
- How is unreasonable pronounced?
- UK /ʌnˈriːzənəbl/, US /ʌnˈriːzənəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
