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/
Korean meaning: 양심에 어긋나는, 터무니없는, 도덕적으로 용납할 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 언**컨**셔너블
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
The executive's unconscionable decision to fire workers while hoarding profits
Un-conscience-able — no conscience, so unfair deals are totally doable!
Looking fashionable while being unconscionable and unreasonable
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🌳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.
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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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