adj
unconscionable
uhn-KON-shuhn-uh-buhl
Unconscionable (adj) means So unfair, unreasonable, or immoral that it defies any sense of conscience. Example: “Charging desperate families that much for water was unconscionable.”
adj
1
So unfair, unreasonable, or immoral that it defies any sense of conscience.
"Charging desperate families that much for water was unconscionable."
"The court ruled the contract terms unconscionable and unenforceable."
How to use unconscionable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo wrong or excessive it goes against any reasonable sense of right and wrong.
When to use it
A fairly formal word, common in legal writing and serious criticism.
Common pairings
unconscionable delay
unconscionable terms
utterly unconscionable
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like unconscionable.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Comparative
- more unconscionable
- Superlative
- most unconscionable
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Charging desperate families that much for water was _____.
Etymology
From un- + conscionable ("in line with conscience"), itself from conscience.
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for unconscionable
See all rhymes for unconscionable →Frequently asked questions
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.
