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
People will no longer have to cite adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion as a reason - just that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2021
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
Many of these can explain bizarre or unreasonable behaviour in people, so there’s plenty of options that should be considered before you start claiming a clinical diagnosis.
From The Guardian ● May 10, 2017
This unreasonable behaviour of the weather, however, could displease no one else in Hayslope besides Mr. Craig.
From Adam Bede by Eliot, George
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