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reasonable

[ree-zuh-nuh-buhl, reez-nuh-] / ˈri zə nə bəl, ˈriz nə- /
ADJECTIVE
moderate, tolerable
Synonyms
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acceptable cheap equitable fair feasible honest humane impartial judicious justifiable legitimate modest objective plausible proper prudent rational restrained sane sensible understandable valid
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analytical average circumspect conservative controlled discreet fit inexpensive just knowing legit low-cost low-priced making sense okay politic reflective right sapient sound standing to reason temperate unexcessive unextreme within reason
Antonyms
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assured biased bold invalid irrational partial prejudiced senseless unacceptable unfair unjust unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwarranted unwise
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expensive implausible impractical intolerable nonsensical outrageous stupid
ADJECTIVE
intelligent, practical
Synonyms
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clear-cut consistent credible judicious justifiable logical plausible rational reasoned sane sensible sober thoughtful wise
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advisable all there arguable believable cerebral cognitive commonsensical conscious consequent cool in one's right mind levelheaded perceiving percipient ratiocinative reasoning reflective sound tenable thought-out together tolerant unbiased unprejudiced well-advised
Antonyms
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foolish idiotic implausible improbable irrational senseless stupid thoughtless unbelievable unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwise
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expensive impractical intolerable nonsensical outrageous

Example Sentences

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The Pentagon called reports of the meeting “highly exaggerated and distorted,” saying it was “a respectful and reasonable discussion.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

“There is space for AI innovation and reasonable guardrails to coexist,” said Tony Samp, head of AI policy at lobbying and law firm DLA Piper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

These all may seem particularly reasonable if you figure that the turmoil of recent weeks may cause an economic slowdown.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“We are looking for strong business fundamentals and reasonable valuations.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Suddenly I can’t think of a reasonable answer.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins