urimelig

Urimelig is a Norwegian adjective meaning unreasonable, irrational, or excessive. It describes actions, demands, or judgments that exceed what is sensible, fair, or acceptable in a given context. The word is common in everyday speech as well as in formal discussions of policy, law, or ethics. The related noun urimelighet denotes the quality of being unreasonable.

Etymology: Urimelig is formed by the negating prefix u- attached to rimelig, which means reasonable. The combination mirrors other Norwegian negations of the same form and has been part of the language for centuries, though it is most common in modern usage.

Usage: In everyday language it can refer to high prices, unreasonable deadlines, or excessive demands. In legal and administrative contexts, urimelighet or urimelig may describe decisions or practices regarded as disproportionate, arbitrary, or lacking adequate justification, and it can influence discussions of reasonableness and proportionality.

Notes: The term is typically translated as "unreasonable" or "absurd" in English, with nuance depending on context. Related terms include rimelig (reasonable) and rimelighet (reasonableness).