unconscionable — not right or reasonable; morally unacceptable or extremely unfair
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not right or reasonable; morally unacceptable or extremely unfair
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈkɑːnʃənəbl/
Example Sentences
- The landlord's unconscionable rent increase forced many families to move out.
- It's unconscionable that some people spend more on a handbag than others earn in a year.
- The company's unconscionable working conditions made employees work 16 hours a day without overtime pay.
unconscionable
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈkɑːnʃənəbl/]
not right or reasonable; morally unacceptable or extremely unfair
Charging orphans triple price for bread is absolutely unconscionable.
Un-conscience-able — no conscience, so unfair deals are totally doable!
Looking fashionable while being unconscionable and unreasonable
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'conscionable,' which derives from Latin 'conscientia' meaning 'conscience' or 'awareness.' The word emerged in English during the 16th century to describe actions contrary to one's conscience.
Breakdown
un- (not) + conscience (from Latin conscientia, inner awareness) + -able (capable of) + -able → unconscionable (not capable of being justified by conscience; unreasonable)
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📝Examples
“The landlord's unconscionable rent increase forced many families to move out.”
“It's unconscionable that some people spend more on a handbag than others earn in a year.”
“The company's unconscionable working conditions made employees work 16 hours a day without overtime pay.”
“My roommate thinks it's perfectly normal to eat my ice cream, but I find such behavior unconscionable!”
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