reasonable
gb/ɹˈiznəbəl/ us/ɹˈiznəbəl/
A2
English
~ 1600
észszerű, mérsékelt, kedvező, elfogadható
B1
1
észszerű
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is reasonable
It's reasonable to ask for more time to finish the project.
Észszerű több időt kérni a projekt befejezésére.
She made a reasonable suggestion during the meeting.
Észszerű javaslatot tett a megbeszélésen.
Most people think it's reasonable to save money for emergencies.
The teacher offered a reasonable explanation for the change in schedule.
Learner examples
It is reasonable to be careful.
Észszerű óvatosnak lenni.
He made a reasonable plan for the trip.
Észszerű tervet készített az utazáshoz.
That is a reasonable question.
My boss is very reasonable.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reasonable' with 'rational'—'reasonable' often implies fairness as well as logic, while 'rational' focuses only on logic.
Meaning
Fair and sensible
Collocations
reasonable person
|reasonable decision
|reasonable approach
|reasonable request
|perfectly reasonable
Synonyms
sensible (Emphasizes practicality and good judgment.)
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rational (Focuses on logic and clear thinking.)
Antonyms
unreasonable (Describes thinking or behavior that is not fair or sensible.)
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irrational (Implies a lack of logical thinking.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Thinking or acting in a fair and sensible way.
Having or showing sound judgment; being fair and practical.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is reasonable
The hotel offers rooms at a reasonable price.
A hotel mérsékelt áron kínál szobákat.
We found a restaurant with reasonable portions and good service.
Találtunk egy éttermet megfelelő méretű adagokkal és jó kiszolgálással.
The repair bill was quite reasonable considering the work done.
Learner examples
This shirt has a reasonable price.
Ennek az ingnek kedvező az ára.
The ticket is reasonable for the show.
Az előadásra szóló jegy ára kedvező.
We paid a reasonable fee.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'reasonable' here with 'cheap'—'reasonable' means fair and not too high, but not necessarily very low.
Meaning
Fair in amount or price
Collocations
reasonable price
|reasonable cost
|reasonable fee
|reasonable rate
Synonyms
affordable (Focuses on being within someone's budget.)
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moderate (Suggests being within a middle range, not extreme.)
Antonyms
expensive (Costs too much money.)
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excessive (Too high in amount or degree.)
Themes
shopping
|economics
|daily life
|business
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not costing too much; fair in size or amount.
Not too high, large, or extreme in amount, price, or level.
B1
3
elfogadható
B1
észszerű
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is reasonable
You should receive a reply within a reasonable time.
Észszerű időn belül választ kell kapnod.
It's a reasonable distance to walk from here to the station.
Innen az állomás gyalog is elfogadható távolságra van.
We expect employees to work a reasonable number of hours.
Learner examples
I will come in a reasonable time.
Észszerű időn belül odaérek.
It is a reasonable distance to the park.
A park elfogadható távolságra van.
That is a reasonable amount of food.
Meaning
Within acceptable limits
Collocations
reasonable time
|reasonable distance
|reasonable effort
Synonyms
acceptable (Meets general standards of appropriateness.)
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moderate (Falls within middle limits, not extreme.)
Antonyms
unacceptable (Not meeting standards or limits.)
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excessive (Going beyond what is appropriate.)
Themes
daily life
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not too much or too little; acceptable in amount, time, or effort.
Not extreme; within what is considered appropriate, normal, or acceptable.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reasonable
IPA
GB/ɹˈiznəbəl/
US/ɹˈiznəbəl/
Syllables & stress
reas - on - able (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (reas)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: reasonable
Word family
Core family
reason
noun A2
reasonably
adverb B1
Related words
reasoning
noun
reasonableness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unreasonable
adjective B1
unreasonably
adverb
Advanced or less common
unreasonableness
noun
Expressions
a reasonable doubt
2/ə ɹˈiznəbəl dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
formal
Legal uncertainty preventing conviction
A level of uncertainty in law that means the person cannot be found guilty.
Examples
- The jury could not convict because there was a reasonable doubt about his guilt.
- In criminal cases, guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
perfectly reasonable
1/pˈɚfəktli ɹˈiznəbəl/
fixed phrase
Completely fair and sensible
Very fair and sensible; easy to understand as right.
Examples
- It's perfectly reasonable to ask for help when you're struggling.
- Her concerns are perfectly reasonable given the situation.
within reason
1/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
within sensible limits
Not going too far; in a fair or sensible way.
Examples
- You can borrow my car, within reason.
- I’ll help you as much as I can, within reason.
within reason
2/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
acceptable and sensible limits
Allowed or possible but only up to a sensible limit.
Examples
- You can borrow the car anytime, within reason.
- We can negotiate the price, within reason.
within reason
3/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
Within acceptable limits
As long as something stays fair, safe, or possible.
Examples
- You can borrow my car whenever you want, within reason.
- We encourage creativity, within reason, to keep projects on track.