without reason
wɪˈðaʊt ˈriːzən
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Definition of without reason - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

unjustifiedlacking a logical explanation or justification
  • His anger was without reason.
illogical unjustified

Adverb

unjustifiedin a way that lacks justification or explanation
  • He was fired without reason.
unexplained unjustified
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for a good or understandable reason
She was upset, not without reason.

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informal
showing excessive fear or suspicion without reason
unplanned images
images selected without a specific pattern or reason
explanation
without giving an explanation or reason
unnecessary concern
be concerned without reason
events
remarkable events happen together without clear reason
logic
without any reason or system
sudden anger
speak angrily to someone suddenly and without good reason
figurative
appear suddenly and unexpectedly without clear reason or source

Examples of without reason in a sentence

  • The punishment seemed without reason to everyone.
  • She left the meeting without reason.
  • The decision was made without reason.

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  1. French:sans raison, sans motif, ...
  2. German:unbegründet, ohne Grund, ...
  3. Italian:senza motivo, senza giustificazione, ...
  4. Spanish:sin razón, sin justificación, ...
  5. Portuguese:sem razão, sem motivo, ...
  6. Chinese:毫无理由的, 无缘无故, ...
  7. Japanese:理由のない, 理由もなく, ...
  8. Arabic:بِدُون سَبَب, بِدونِ سَبَب, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי מֻצְדָּק, לְלֹא סִבָּה, ...
  10. Russian:безосновательный, без основания, ...
  11. Ukrainian:безпідставний, без пояснення причин, ...
  12. Hindi:अकारण, बिना वजह, ...
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