conscientious
adjective
governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled.
unconscientiously
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a word derived from
conscientious.
Example Sentences
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To be sure, he did not come to a decision unconscientiously; but his conscience was strongly fortified and was not easily affected by the circumstances of the examination or the arguments for the defense.
From Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon by Jules Verne
Thus, without intending it, I came to possess a very interesting numismatical collection, which I most unconscientiously, but with little success, tried to scatter.
From Wanderings by southern waters, eastern Aquitaine by Edward Harrison Barker
Nor do I apprehend any more charges of being wilfully obscure, unconscientiously careless, or perversely harsh.
From An Introduction to the Study of Browning by Arthur Symons
They may act unwisely and unconscientiously, perhaps by mere favoritism, or a weak sympathy, or prejudice, or on any other indefensible ground; but yet they have entire power over the matter.
From An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting by Anonymous
You have unconscientiously dropped a hint touching the insufficiency of your income to maintain you as a lady should be maintained.
From City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston by George Thompson
