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unconscionable adj

Unconscionable means shockingly unfair, unreasonable, excessive, or morally wrong. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of unconscionable

  • shockingly unfair, unreasonable, excessive, or morally wrong

Usage examples of unconscionable

Charging a desperate family ten times the normal price for water after a disaster would be unconscionable.

The contract contained an unconscionable penalty that would make a tenant pay an entire year's rent for one late payment.

It seemed unconscionable to deny basic medical care simply because the patient had forgotten an insurance card.

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