unreasonably
adverb/ʌnˈriznəbli/
Frequency rank: #14,140 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is not fair, logical, or moderate; excessively.
Example sentence
The landlord raised the rent unreasonably high, making it impossible for most tenants to stay.
Synonyms & related words
- excessively
- unfairly
- disproportionately
- unjustifiably
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