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unreasoning

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un·rea·son·ing  (n-rz-nng)
adj.
Not governed or moderated by reason.
un·reason·ing·ly adv.
unreasoning [ʌnˈriːzənɪŋ]
adj
not controlled by reason; irrational
unreasoningly  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.unreasoningunreasoning - not based on reason or evidence; "blind hatred"; "blind faith"; "unreasoning panic"
blind
irrational - not consistent with or using reason; "irrational fears"; "irrational animals"
Translations
unreasoning [ʌnˈriːznɪŋ] ADJ → irracional
unreasoning
adj person → kopflos, unvernünftig; action, fear, hatred → blind, unsinnig
unreasoning [ʌnˈriːznɪŋ] adj → irragionevole
unreasoning [ʌnˈriːznɪŋ] adj → irragionevole


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