reasonless

• Adjectif signifiant dépourvu de raison, de sens ou de justification ; considéré comme archaïque ou très rare dans l'usage moderne.

An adjective meaning lacking reason, sense, or justification; now considered archaic or very rare in modern usage.

1. Lacking reason or logicC1formal

   Not based on or using logical thought; irrational.

   déraisonnable, sans raison

   • His reasonless outburst surprised everyone in the room.
   • The decision seemed completely reasonless and arbitrary.
   • She dismissed his reasonless arguments without hesitation.

   Synonymesabsurdbaselessgroundlessillogicalirrationalnonsensicalsenselessunjustifiedunreasonableunreasoning

   Antonymeslogicalrationalreasonablesensiblesoundvalid

2. Without the ability to reasonC1formal

   Not having the mental capacity to think logically or rationally.

   privé de raison

   • Philosophers often contrast humans with reasonless animals.
   • The creature was portrayed as a reasonless beast driven by instinct.
   • In the story, the reasonless monster could not be reasoned with.

   Synonymesbrainlessirrationalmindlesssenselessthoughtlessunreasoning

   Antonymeslogicalrationalreasonablesensiblethinking

3. Without justification or causeC1formal

   Having no valid reason or justification for existence or occurrence.

   sans justification ni cause

   • The attack was a reasonless act of violence.
   • They faced reasonless criticism from the media.
   • The law was criticized as being reasonless and oppressive.

   Synonymesbaselesscauselessgratuitousgroundlessneedlessuncalled-forunfoundedunjustifiedunsupportedunwarranted

   Antonymesjustifiablejustifiedrationalreasonable