unreasoned

unreasoned

The committee rejected the unreasoned proposal.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not based on reason or logical thought: "unreasoned" describes an opinion, action, or belief that lacks rational justification and is instead driven by emotion, impulse, or prejudice.
    • Lacking careful consideration: It refers to something that is not thought through systematically or deliberately.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • His unreasoned fear of flying kept him from traveling abroad. (The fear is not based on logical evidence or facts.)
    • The committee rejected the proposal as an unreasoned and hasty decision. (The decision was made without proper deliberation or rational analysis.)
    • She gave an unreasoned response to the criticism, simply reacting out of anger. (The reply was emotional rather than thoughtful.)
Advanced Usage

  • "unreasoned prejudice": a bias that is not founded on reason or experience.

    • The campaign sought to overcome unreasoned prejudice against immigrants. (Prejudice based on emotion rather than facts.)

  • "unreasoned opposition": resistance to an idea without logical grounds.

    • The plan faced unreasoned opposition from those who had not read the details. (Opposition lacking rational basis.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Unreasoning (adj): not using or guided by reason; often used interchangeably with "unreasoned," but can imply a state of being incapable of reason.

    • An unreasoning mob attacked the building. (The crowd acted without rational thought.)

  • Reasoned (adj): based on logical thought.

    • She gave a reasoned argument for her position. (The argument was carefully considered.)

  • Reason (n): the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically.

    • He lost his reason in the heat of the moment. (He stopped thinking clearly.)
Synonyms
  • Illogical: not following the rules of logic.
  • Irrational: not based on clear thought or reason.
  • Unthinking: done without careful thought.
  • Groundless: having no basis in fact or reason.
Related Idioms

  • "Without rhyme or reason": lacking any logical or sensible explanation.

    • His sudden resignation was without rhyme or reason. (It was completely unreasoned and unexpected.)

  • "Fly off the handle": to lose one's temper suddenly and without reasonable cause.

    • She flew off the handle over a minor comment — a completely unreasoned reaction. (An emotional outburst without rational basis.)