If you describe something as unconscionable, you mean that the person responsible for it ought to be ashamed of it, especially because its effects are so great or severe.
[literary]
... speech that it would be unconscionable for a democratic society to suppress. [+ for]
More Synonyms of unconscionable
unconscionable in British English
(ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl)
adjective
1.
unscrupulous or unprincipled
an unconscionable liar
2.
immoderate or excessive
unconscionable demands
Derived forms
unconscionableness (unˈconscionableness)
noun
unconscionably (unˈconscionably)
adverb
unconscionable in American English
(ʌnˈkɑnʃənəbəl)
adjective
1.
not guided or restrained by conscience; unscrupulous
2.
unreasonable, excessive, or immoderate
3.
not fair or just; outrageous
unconscionable demands
Derived forms
unconscionably (unˈconscionably)
adverb
Examples of 'unconscionable' in a sentence
unconscionable
To take this oath with you present, whilst you defy the First Sister, is unconscionable.
Jennifer Fallon MEDALON (2001)
1 (adjective)
Definition
unscrupulous or unprincipled
He calls the reductions an unconscionable threat to public safety.
Synonyms
criminal
unethical
I thought it was unethical for doctors to operate upon family members.
amoral
The film was violent and amoral.
unprincipled
the unprincipled behaviour of the prosecutor's office
unfair
nations involved in unfair trade practices
unjust
campaigning against racist and unjust immigration laws
2 (adjective)
Definition
excessive in amount or degree
Some child-care centres were charging unconscionable fees.
Synonyms
excessive
The length of the prison sentence was excessive considering the nature of the crime.
outrageous
The prices these places charge are absolutely outrageous.
unreasonable
unreasonable increases in the price of petrol
extreme
his extreme political views
extravagant
I was extravagant in my admiration of them.
preposterous
The whole idea was preposterous.
exorbitant
exorbitant housing prices
inordinate
They spent an inordinate amount of time talking.
immoderate
He launched an immoderate tirade on his son.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amoral
Definition
without moral standards or principles
The film was violent and amoral.
Synonyms
unethical,
nonmoral,
unvirtuous
in the sense of exorbitant
Definition
(of prices, demands, etc.) excessively great or high
exorbitant housing prices
Synonyms
excessive,
high,
expensive,
extreme,
ridiculous,
outrageous,
extravagant,
unreasonable,
undue,
preposterous,
unwarranted,
inordinate,
extortionate,
unconscionable,
immoderate
in the sense of extravagant
Definition
(of behaviour or gestures) extreme, esp. in order to make a particular impression
I was extravagant in my admiration of them.
Synonyms
excessive,
exaggerated,
outrageous,
wild,
fantastic,
absurd,
foolish,
over the top (slang),
unreasonable,
preposterous,
fanciful,
unrestrained,
inordinate,
outré,
immoderate,
O.T.T. (slang)
Nearby words of
unconscionable
uncongenial
unconnected
unconquerable
unconscionable
unconscious
unconsciousness
uncontrollable
Synonyms of 'unconscionable'
unconscionable
Explore 'unconscionable' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of extreme
Definition
(of an opinion, political group, etc.) beyond the limits regarded as acceptable
his extreme political views
Synonyms
radical,
unusual,
excessive,
exceptional,
exaggerated,
outrageous,
over the top (slang),
unreasonable,
uncommon,
unconventional,
fanatical,
zealous,
out-and-out,
inordinate,
egregious,
intemperate,
immoderate,
O.T.T. (slang),
swivel-eyed (slang)
in the sense of immoderate
Definition
excessive or unreasonable
He launched an immoderate tirade on his son.
Synonyms
excessive,
extreme,
over the top (slang),
enormous,
steep (informal),
exaggerated,
extravagant,
unreasonable,
undue,
uncontrolled,
unjustified,
unwarranted,
exorbitant,
unrestrained,
profligate,
inordinate,
over the odds (informal),
egregious,
intemperate,
unconscionable,
uncalled-for,
O.T.T. (slang)
in the sense of inordinate
Definition
excessive
They spent an inordinate amount of time talking.
Synonyms
excessive,
unreasonable,
disproportionate,
extravagant,
undue,
preposterous,
unwarranted,
exorbitant,
unrestrained,
intemperate,
unconscionable,
immoderate
in the sense of outrageous
Definition
shocking and socially or morally unacceptable
The prices these places charge are absolutely outrageous.
Synonyms
unreasonable,
unfair,
excessive,
steep (informal),
shocking,
over the top (slang),
extravagant,
too great,
scandalous,
preposterous,
unwarranted,
exorbitant,
extortionate,
immoderate,
O.T.T. (slang)
in the sense of preposterous
Definition
utterly absurd
The whole idea was preposterous.
Synonyms
ridiculous,
bizarre,
incredible,
outrageous,
shocking,
impossible,
extreme,
crazy (informal),
excessive,
absurd,
foolish,
ludicrous,
extravagant,
unthinkable,
unreasonable,
irrational,
monstrous,
senseless,
out of the question,
laughable,
exorbitant,
nonsensical,
risible (formal),
asinine,
cockamamie (slang, US)
in the sense of unethical
Definition
morally wrong
I thought it was unethical for doctors to operate upon family members.
Synonyms
immoral,
wrong,
improper,
illegal,
dirty,
unfair,
shady (informal),
dishonest,
unscrupulous,
under-the-table,
unprofessional,
disreputable,
underhand,
unprincipled,
dishonourable,
not cricket (informal)
in the sense of unfair
Definition
dishonest or unethical
nations involved in unfair trade practices
Synonyms
unscrupulous,
crooked (informal),
dishonest,
unethical,
wrongful,
unprincipled,
dishonourable,
unsporting
in the sense of unjust
Definition
not fair or just
campaigning against racist and unjust immigration laws
Synonyms
unfair,
prejudiced,
biased,
wrong,
one-sided,
partial,
partisan,
unjustified,
wrongful,
undeserved,
inequitable,
unmerited
in the sense of unprincipled
Definition
lacking moral principles
the unprincipled behaviour of the prosecutor's office