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- [uhn-kon-shuh-nuh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈkɒn ʃə nə bəl/
- /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-kon-shuh-nuh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈkɒn ʃə nə bəl/
Definitions of unconscionable word
- adjective unconscionable not guided by conscience; unscrupulous. 1
- adjective unconscionable not in accordance with what is just or reasonable: unconscionable behavior. 1
- adjective unconscionable excessive; extortionate: an unconscionable profit. 1
- adjective unconscionable immoral or unthinkable 1
- adjective unconscionable If you describe something as unconscionable, you mean that the person responsible for it ought to be ashamed of it, especially because its effects are so great or severe. 0
- adjective unconscionable unscrupulous or unprincipled 0
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Origin of unconscionable
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; un-1 + conscionable
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Parts of speech for Unconscionable
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unconscionable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj unconscionable
- absonant — inharmonious
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- brutish — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brutish, you think that they are brutal and uncivilised.
- casuistic — of or having to do with casuistry or casuists
- conscienceless — the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action: to follow the dictates of conscience.
adjective unconscionable
- excessive — More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
- exorbitant — (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
- exploitative — In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something.
- extravagant — Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
- foundationless — Without foundation; unfounded.
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