unconscionable

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    lacking a conscience
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Word Origin

unconscionable (adj.)
1560s, "showing no regard for conscience," from un- (1) + now rare conscionable "conscientious." Related: Unconscionably.

Antonym

Example

1. Advocates for the poor consider such cuts unconscionable .
2. The demands are unconscionable and impossible to meet .
3. Unconscionable conduct in business transactions .
4. A failure in this area was unconscionable .
5. If necessary , I could retrace my steps , but the idea of driving the same route twice was unconscionable .

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