unreasonably
|un/reason/a/bly|
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/ʌnˈriːzənəbli/
(unreasonable)
not guided by reason
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreasonably' originates from the word 'unreasonable', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'reasonable', which comes from the Latin 'rationabilis', meaning 'reasonable'.
Historical Evolution
'unreasonable' evolved from the Middle English word 'unresonable', which was influenced by the Old French 'raisonnable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having reason', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not guided by good sense'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not guided by or based on good sense.
He was unreasonably angry about the small mistake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40