UNREASONABLY

unreasonably, immoderately

(adverb) to a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation; “his prices are unreasonably high”

unreasonably

(adverb) not in a reasonable or intelligent manner; “she reacted unreasonably when she learned she had failed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unreasonably (comparative more unreasonably, superlative most unreasonably)

In an unreasonable manner.

To an unreasonable degree.

Source: Wiktionary


UNREASONABLE

Un*rea"son*a*ble, a.

Definition: Not reasonable; irrational; immoderate; exorbitant.

– Un*rea"son*a*ble*ness, n.

– Un*rea"son*a*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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TRUNCATION

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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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