unconscionable

[ uhn-kon-shuh-nuh-buhl ]

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.

   Synonyms: unwarranted, inordinate, immoderate, extreme

unconscionable

/ ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl /

adjective

1. unscrupulous or unprincipled

   an unconscionable liar

2. immoderate or excessive

   unconscionable demands

Derived Forms

• unˈconscionableness, noun
• unˈconscionably, adverb

Other Words From

• un·conscion·a·bili·ty noun
• un·conscion·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unconscionable¹

First recorded in 1555–65; un- ¹ + conscionable

Example Sentences

He said the teenager had had an "unconscionable" childhood with years of abuse, which was a "significant" mitigating factor, but it did not excuse his actions.

From BBC

"The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. His — his — his demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it’s un-American," Biden said.

From Salon

“His demonization of Latinos is unconscionable. That’s all I meant to say. The comments at that rally don’t reflect who we are as a nation.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. His demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it’s un-American. It’s totally contrary to everything we’ve done.”

From Los Angeles Times

"His demonization of Latinos is unconscionable. That's all I meant to say. The comments at that rally don't reflect who we are as a nation."

From Salon

Related Words

• barbarous
• excessive
• outrageous
• preposterous
• uncivilized
• unethical
• unfair
• unjust
• unreasonable
• wanton