Spell Bee Word: unreasonable

Basic Details

Word: Unreasonable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not fair or sensible; something that is difficult to understand or accept.

Synonyms: Irrational, absurd, illogical

Antonyms: Reasonable, logical, sensible

Idioms and Phrases

1. Drive someone up the wall: To annoy or frustrate someone. Example: "His unreasonable demands really drive me up the wall!"
2. In the hot seat: To be in a difficult situation where you are being questioned. Example: "After making an unreasonable decision, he found himself in the hot seat during the meeting."

Usage Examples

Example 1: It was unreasonable for the teacher to expect us to complete the project in just one day.

Example 2: The price of the toy seemed unreasonable, considering how small it was.

Example 3: She tried to explain why his request was unreasonable, but he wouldn't listen.

Fun Fact

The word "unreasonable" is made up of the prefix "un-" meaning "not," and "reasonable," which comes from the Latin word "rationabilis," meaning "having reason." This shows that something "unreasonable" lacks logic or reason.

Famous Quote

"It is unreasonable to expect others to deal with nonsense when you overindulge." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "unreasonable" mean?

a) Fair and just
b) Not fair or sensible
c) Very rational
d) Always logical

Answer: b) Not fair or sensible

2. Which of these is a synonym of "unreasonable"?

a) Logical
b) Absurd
c) Rational
d) Sensible

Answer: b) Absurd

3. Which word is an antonym of "unreasonable"?

a) Irrational
b) Illogical
c) Sensible
d) Absurd

Answer: c) Sensible

4. Which sentence uses "unreasonable" correctly?

a) The unreasonable day was sunny and bright.
b) It was an unreasonable time to ask for help.
c) She found the cake very unreasonable.
d) His unreasonable joy was contagious.

Answer: b) It was an unreasonable time to ask for help.

5. What does "drive someone up the wall" mean?

a) To make someone laugh
b) To annoy or frustrate someone
c) To support someone
d) To give compliments

Answer: b) To annoy or frustrate someone