Unreasonably Definition & Meaning

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

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