unconscientiously

con·sci·en·tious

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-shee-en-shuh s, kon-see-]
- /ˌkɒn ʃiˈɛn ʃəs, ˌkɒn si-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-shee-en-shuh s, kon-see-]
- /ˌkɒn ʃiˈɛn ʃəs, ˌkɒn si-/

Definitions of unconscientiously word

adjective unconscientiously governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled: She's a conscientious judge, who does not let personal prejudices influence her decisions. 1
adjective unconscientiously careful and painstaking; particular; meticulous; scrupulous: conscientious application to the work at hand. 1

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Origin of unconscientiously

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Medieval Latin conscientiōsus, equivalent to Latin conscienti(a) conscience + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Unconscientiously

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adverb

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unconscientiously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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