reasonable

• Beschreibt etwas, das vernünftig, fair oder auf gesundem Menschenverstand beruhend ist; auch für Preise oder Mengen im Sinne von angemessen oder erschwinglich.

Describes something that is fair, sensible, or based on good judgment.

1. Fair and sensibleB1formal

   Based on good sense and logic; not extreme or excessive.

   Vernünftig

   • She made a reasonable request for a day off.
   • His argument was reasonable and well-supported.
   • It is reasonable to expect a response within a week.

   Synonymefairjudiciousjustlogicalmoderatepracticalrationalsensiblesoundwise

   Antonymeexcessiveextremeillogicalirrationalsenselessunfairunreasonable

2. Moderate in priceB1informal

   Not too expensive; affordable.

   Mäßig im Preis

   • The hotel offers reasonable rates for its rooms.
   • We found a restaurant with reasonable prices.
   • The cost of the repair was quite reasonable.

   Synonymeaffordablebudgetcheapeconomicalfairinexpensivelow-costmoderate

   Antonymecostlydearexpensiveoverpriced

3. Acceptable or satisfactoryB1formal

   Good enough for a particular purpose; adequate.

   Angemessen

   • The quality of the work was reasonable.
   • She gave a reasonable explanation for her absence.
   • The team achieved a reasonable level of success.

   Synonymeacceptableadequateall rightdecentfairpassablesatisfactorytolerable

   Antonymeinadequateunacceptableunsatisfactory