† contra-conscientadj.
Obsolete.
Against conscience.
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the mind > goodness and badness > wrongdoing > unscrupulousness > [adjective] > action
contra-conscient1618
unscrupulous1803
society > morality > duty or obligation > recognition of duty > undutifulness > [adjective] > contrary to conscience
contra-conscient1618
contraconscientious1941
society > morality > moral evil > lack of principle or integrity > [adjective] > unscrupulous > specifically of actions, etc. > against conscience
contra-conscient1618
bare-knuckle1887
1618 T. Adams Happines of Church ii. 79 The most reprobate wretch doth commit some contraconscient iniquities.
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