Basic Details
Word: Unreasonable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not fair or sensible; something that does not make sense or is excessive.
Synonyms: Irrational, illogical, excessive
Antonyms: Reasonable, sensible, logical
Idioms and Phrases
- Beyond reason: Used to describe something that is completely unreasonable. Example: "The prices for those toys are beyond reason this year!"
- Off the charts: Describes something that is extraordinarily unreasonable or excessive. Example: "The number of cookies she ate at the party was off the charts!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: It seems unreasonable to expect students to complete their homework during the holidays.
Example 2: His demands for the project were unreasonable, making it impossible to finish on time.
Example 3: She found the rules of the game to be unreasonable, as they didn't allow players to have fun.
Fun Fact
The word "unreasonable" originates from the combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "reasonable", which comes from the Latin word "rationabilis", meaning "having reason or judgement".
Famous Quote
"It is unreasonable to expect the world to make sense when you are not making sense yourself." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unreasonable" mean?
a) Fair and sensible
b) Not fair or sensible
c) Logical
d) Very easy
Answer: b) Not fair or sensible
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unreasonable"?
a) Logical
b) Rational
c) Irrational
d) Sensible
Answer: c) Irrational
3. Which of these is an antonym of "unreasonable"?
a) Sensible
b) Excessive
c) Illogical
d) Irrational
Answer: a) Sensible
4. Which sentence uses "unreasonable" correctly?
a) The unreasonable teacher gave no homework at all.
b) It is unreasonable to expect a toddler to run a marathon.
c) He made an unreasonable sandwich.
d) The cat acted unreasonable when it chased its tail.
Answer: b) It is unreasonable to expect a toddler to run a marathon.
5. Which idiom means something is very unreasonable?
a) Beyond reason
b) Taking a backseat
c) Catching a cold
d) Riding the wave
Answer: a) Beyond reason
