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Meaning of 'unconscionable' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Unconscionable [ a.]
- Not conscionable; not conforming to reason; unreasonable; exceeding the limits of any reasonable claim or expectation; inordinate; as, an unconscionable person or demand; unconscionable size.
- Not guided by, or conformed to, conscience.

Meaning of 'unconscionable' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . unconscionable [ s]
Meaning (1):
- lacking a conscience
Example in sentence:
  • a conscienceless villain;
  • an unconscionable liar;
  • brash, unprincipled, and conscienceless
Meaning (2):
- greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Example in sentence:
  • exorbitant rent;
  • extortionate prices;
  • spends an outrageous amount on entertainment;
  • unconscionable spending;
  • usurious interest rate

Nearby Words:

uncage uncalled-for uncalm uncamp uncanny uncanonize uncap uncapable uncape uncapper

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