Word REASONABLE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

reasonable

🇺🇸 [ˈriːzənəbəl]

Meanings

Based on sound judgment, logic, or fairness. Something reasonable is fair, practical, and within accepted limits. It is used to describe expectations or decisions that are sensible and justified given the circumstances.

Examples

• She made a reasonable request for an extension on the deadline.
• It’s reasonable to expect that the project will take a few more weeks to complete.
• The price of the product seemed reasonable compared to similar items.

Synonyms

fair • sensible • rational

Antonyms

unreasonable • irrational • exorbitant