reasonable
- 01 B1 Intermediate
fair, practical, and based on good judgment.
governed by or being in accordance with sound judgment or logic.
Simple“It seems reasonable to ask for a refund if the product is broken.”
In context“The manager took a reasonable approach to the dispute, listening to both sides before making a final decision.”
Antonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
having a price that is fair and not too high.
inexpensive or moderately priced; not exceeding a limit that a buyer would consider fair.
Simple“The restaurant serves great food at a very reasonable price.”
In context“Despite its central location, the hotel offers reasonable rates that appeal to budget-conscious travelers.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
good enough in quality or amount, even if it is not perfect.
satisfactory or mediocre in quality; sufficient to meet a basic standard.
Simple“He has a reasonable chance of winning the race if he stays focused.”
In context“The student showed a reasonable level of competence in the subject, though her advanced analytical skills still require development.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
able to think clearly and use logic.
possessing the faculty of reason; capable of rational thought.
Simple“Any reasonable person would see that this plan cannot work.”
In context“The legal standard of the 'reasonable person' is used to determine whether a defendant acted with appropriate caution.”
Antonyms
Usage reasonable grounds · reasonable prospect
“To go ahead with a change of use under the new rules, developers will need to provide evidence that there is no reasonable prospect of keeping a pub business running.”
“Under the changes, developers will have to prove there is no reasonable prospect of keeping a pub as a going concern, including evidence that it was marketed for sale for at least a year.”
From Middle English resonable, from Old French resnable, from Classical Latin ratiōnābilis, from ratiō. By surface analysis, reason + -able. Doublet of rationable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.