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un|rea|son|a|bly
un|rea|son|a|bly «uhn REE zuh nuh blee, -REEZ nuh-», adverb.
1. in a way that is not reasonable; contrary to reason; foolishly: »

to act or behave unreasonably.

2. extremely; immoderately: »

A miser is unreasonably stingy.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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