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unreasonableness

/ʌnˌriːzənˈbɛlnəs/ · un·rea·son·a·ble·ness
noun
  1. The quality or condition of being unreasonable; a lack of rationality, fairness, or sound judgment. The judge dismissed the lawsuit on the grounds of the plaintiff’s unreasonableness in demanding an impossible deadline.
Did you know? In Anglo‑American legal jargon, "unreasonableness" is a key standard for assessing negligence, often phrased as the "reasonable person" test versus "unreasonableness".
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Jul 26, 2026