unreasonable behaviour
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A number of other allegations relating to unreasonable behaviour by Mr Byrne and pressure to work excessive hours were not upheld, the report found.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2022
Under the old rules in England and Wales, anyone who wanted to split swiftly had to accuse their partner in a divorce petition of desertion, adultery or unreasonable behaviour.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2022
Currently in order to start divorce proceedings immediately, one spouse has to allege adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion has taken place.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2020
Mr Leakey, who was responsible for keeping order in the House of Lords, told BBC Newsnight in 2018 that he had seen "bullying and unreasonable" behaviour.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2020
This unreasonable behaviour of the weather, however, could displease no one else in Hayslope besides Mr. Craig.
From Adam Bede by George Eliot
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