unconscionable
Americanadjective
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not guided by conscience; unscrupulous.
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not in accordance with what is just or reasonable.
unconscionable behavior.
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an unconscionable profit.
- Synonyms:
- inordinate, unwarranted, immoderate, extreme
adjective
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unscrupulous or unprincipled
an unconscionable liar
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immoderate or excessive
unconscionable demands
Other Word Forms
- unconscionability noun
- unconscionableness noun
- unconscionably adverb
Etymology
Origin of unconscionable
First recorded in 1555–65; un- 1 + conscionable
Example Sentences
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A Cabinet Office source said: "The fact that selective excerpts are now being resurfaced, almost a decade on, to substantiate vexatious anonymous briefings from disgruntled individuals is frankly unconscionable."
From BBC
However, she said that the "unconscionable" statements by Wenders and other jury members had led her to reconsider, "with deep regret".
From Barron's
"We just want to extend our thoughts, prayers and concern for Mr. Pretti's family, all the loved ones, and everyone involved in in such an unconscionable situation in a community that we really love."
From Barron's
The attorney general’s office said that Skims had engaged in “unconscionable business practices.”
From Los Angeles Times
He called the language of the recommendation “unconscionable.”
From Barron's
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