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answer unreasonably

[/ˈænsər ʌnˈriːzənəbli/]
verb phrase
responder irrazoavelmente
1. to respond to a question or statement in a way that lacks logic, sense, or fair judgment
He answered unreasonably when asked about his tardiness, blaming everyone but himself.
Ele respondeu irrazoavelmente quando questionado sobre seu atraso, culpando todos menos a si mesmo.
2. to give a response that is disproportionate or excessive to the situation
She answered unreasonably to his innocent question with harsh criticism.
Ela respondeu irrazoavelmente à sua pergunta inocente com crítica severa.
NYC Slang
talk crazy; trip out with your answer
Synonyms
respond illogicallyanswer irrationallyreply unreasonablyrespond absurdly
Antonyms
answer reasonablyrespond logicallyreply rationallyanswer sensibly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
responder irrazoavelmente
standard usage
Portugal
responder de forma irrazoável
slightly more formal phrasing preferred
São Paulo
responder sem lógica
colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite someone's head off
come back with a wild answer
talk nonsense in response
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