Nearby Words
adjective
1.
not guided by conscience; unscrupulous.
2.
not in accordance with what is just or reasonable: unconscionable behavior.
3.
excessive; extortionate: an unconscionable profit.
Related forms
un·con·scion·a·bil·i·ty, noun
un·con·scion·a·bly, adverb
Synonyms
3. extreme, immoderate, unwarranted, inordinate.
3. extreme, immoderate, unwarranted, inordinate.
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Unconscionable
has a plethora of syllables.
So is cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine. Does it mean:
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| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells. |
Example Sentences
- Besides, togetherness in art lays an unconscionable burden on the reviewer.
- It is unconscionable that in this country one of three kids is overweight or obese.
- Advocates for the poor consider such cuts unconscionable.
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Word Origin & History
unconscionable
1560s, "showing no regard for conscience," from un- (1) + now rare conscionable "conscientious" (1540s).
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