English Explanatory Dictionary

unconscionable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.
  2. Excessive, imprudent or unreasonable.

Pronunciation

/ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ənˈkɔnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.bəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unconscionable.wav /ˌənˈkɑn(t)ʃ(ə)nəbəl/

Word forms

unconscionable more unconscionable most unconscionable

Etymology

From un- + conscionable.

Synonyms

outrageous immoral unethical shocking excessive egregious

Antonyms

conscionable ethical fair reasonable

Related words

conscience
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