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
The most common reason for divorce was "unreasonable behaviour", with 51% of women and 36% of men citing it in their divorce petitions.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2017
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 George Eliot
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