unconscionable

CEFRC1

/ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Completely unreasonable, unfair, or morally unacceptable.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Excessive, imprudent or unreasonable.

Examples

  • Your views aren't unfashionable so much as unconscionable.

  • What he said was unconscionable.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌənˈkɑn(t)ʃ(ə)nəbəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.

More examples

In context

  • The effective rate of interest was unconscionable, but not legally usurious.

  • When Roger assured him that prospects "looked very good" for a retrial, even a reversal of the verdict, since Roger had discovered "unconscionable errors" in the trial, Jackson grunted in bemusement and smiled with half his mouth.

  • He amazed the pretty hostess by refusing breakfast; however, flinging down double the amount of her already unconscionable bill, consoled her for his want of appetite.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + conscionable.