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unconscionably - 2 dictionary results

un⋅con⋅scion⋅a⋅ble

  [uhn-kon-shuh-nuh-buhl]
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–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.
Origin:
1555–65; un- 1 + conscionable

Related forms:
un⋅con⋅scion⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, noun
un⋅con⋅scion⋅a⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
3. extreme, immoderate, unwarranted, inordinate.
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un·con·scion·a·ble   (ŭn-kŏn'shə-nə-bəl)   
adj.  
  1. Not restrained by conscience; unscrupulous: unconscionable behavior.
  2. Beyond prudence or reason; excessive: unconscionable spending.
un·con'scion·a·ble·ness n., un·con'scion·a·bly adv.
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