unreasonable behaviour
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
When she contacted a lawyer to obtain a divorce, she assumed there would be two grounds open to her - adultery or unreasonable behaviour.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2015
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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