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UNCONSCIONABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unconscionable mean?
• UNCONSCIONABLE (adjective)
The adjective UNCONSCIONABLE has 2 senses:
1. lacking a conscience
2. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Familiarity information: UNCONSCIONABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking a conscience
Synonyms:
conscienceless; unconscionable
Context example:
an unconscionable liar
Similar:
unconscientious (not conscientious)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Synonyms:
exorbitant; extortionate; outrageous; steep; unconscionable; usurious
Context example:
unconscionable spending
Similar:
immoderate (beyond reasonable limits)
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