unconscionable meaning

UK US /ənˈkɑnʃənəbəl/ 5 syllables

unconscionable (adjective): lacking a conscience.

unconscionable has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

unconscionable as an adjective

  1. lacking a conscience
    • a conscienceless villain
    • brash, unprincipled, and conscienceless
    • an unconscionable liar

    Synonyms: conscienceless

    Similar: unconscientious

  2. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
    • exorbitant rent
    • extortionate prices
    • spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
    • usurious interest rate
    • unconscionable spending

    Synonyms: exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, usurious

    Similar: immoderate

unconscionable in a sentence

How to pronounce unconscionable

unconscionable is pronounced /ənˈkɑnʃənəbəl/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in LE · 14-letter words

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