单词 | consciencelessness |
释义 | > as lemmasˈconsciencelessness ˈconsciencelessness n. ΘΚΠ the mind > goodness and badness > wrongdoing > unscrupulousness > [noun] unconscionableness1607 unconscientiousness1674 inconscionableness1800 unscrupulousness1808 unscrupulosity1847 consciencelessness1857 society > morality > moral evil > lack of principle or integrity > [noun] > lack of scruple unconscionableness1607 untendernessa1658 unconscientiousness1674 inconscionableness1800 unscrupulousness1808 unscrupulosity1847 consciencelessness1857 1857 Evangelical Christendom 1 Nov. 405/2 We do not contend for the freedom of consciencelessness, but the freedom of conscience. 1882 Spectator 22 Apr. 522 [It] shows the..consciencelessness of the Secret Committee. a1945 E. R. Eddison Mezentian Gate (1972) p. xiii They too..have their places (higher or lower in proportion to their integrity and to the mere consciencelessness and purity of their mischief) in the hierarchy of true values. 2003 J. Sloan Oscar Wilde v. 145 Yet in objecting to criticism of the novel for vamping the moral while promoting immorality, Wilde pointed out that Dorian's weakness and limitations were not ones of consciencelessness and excess. < as lemmas |
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