unconscionable
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Adj — So unfair, unreasonable, or immoral that it defies any sense of conscience.
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A fairly formal word, common in legal writing and serious criticism.
Etymology
From un- + conscionable ("in line with conscience"), itself from conscience.
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What does “unconscionable” mean?
The word “unconscionable” means so unfair, unreasonable, or immoral that it defies any sense of conscience. In plain terms, so wrong or excessive it goes against any reasonable sense of right and wrong.
How do you pronounce “unconscionable”?
“Unconscionable” is pronounced uhn-KON-shuhn-uh-buhl (/ˌənˈkɑn(t)ʃ(ə)nəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “unconscionable” in a sentence?
Here is “unconscionable” used in a sentence: “Charging desperate families that much for water was unconscionable.”
What part of speech is “unconscionable”?
“Unconscionable” is an adjective.