Definition Dictionary

So unreasonable or absurd as to invite ridicule.

Worth, quality, or a sound reason that deserves recognition or consideration.

Failure to give the care or attention reasonably required by a situation.

Not based on or guided by reasoning.

Stubbornly unwilling to change despite reasons or persuasion.

Presented as the reason or appearance, though the reality may differ.

Able to influence belief or action through convincing reasons or presentation.

Deliberately contrary to what is expected or reasonable; also contrary in an unexpected way.

Reasoned inquiry into fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, values, and how to live.

Seeming reasonable or believable, though not established as true.

Absurd or contrary to reasonable judgment.

According to what seems reasonable or likely, though not confirmed.

The underlying reasoning for a decision or belief.

A philosophical approach treating reason as a source of knowledge beyond what sensory experience alone provides.

A seemingly reasonable explanation used to justify conduct or a decision.

To offer a seemingly reasonable explanation, sometimes to justify questionable conduct.

To answer an argument with opposing reasons or evidence.

To protest or object with earnest reasoning.

A person who uses clever but misleading reasoning; also a member of an ancient Greek teaching tradition.

Clear enough to allow only one reasonable interpretation in context.

So unreasonable or wrong as to offend one's sense of fairness or morality.

Clear and leaving no reasonable doubt about meaning or intention.

Unable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.

So clear that it cannot reasonably be confused or misunderstood.