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 current rules, one spouse has to claim the other is guilty of adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2019
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
The ladies were discussing the weather, the want of rain, the new vicar, Lady Dacre’s rheumatism, and the unreasonable behaviour of Miss Munnion.
From A Pair of Clogs by Walton, Amy
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