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单词 unconscientious
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Definition of unconscientious in English:

unconscientious

adjective ˌʌnkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəsˌʌŋkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs
  • 1Having no conscience; acting or inclined to act without regard for what is right; unscrupulous. Also: failing to perform one's work or duty well or thoroughly; careless, irresponsible.

  • 2Made, done, or gained without regard for conscience or duty; exhibiting or characterized by unscrupulousness or irresponsibility.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Baillie (1599–1662), Church of Scotland minister and author. From un- + conscientious.

 
 

Definition of unconscientious in US English:

unconscientious

adjective
  • 1Having no conscience; acting or inclined to act without regard for what is right; unscrupulous. Also: failing to perform one's work or duty well or thoroughly; careless, irresponsible.

  • 2Made, done, or gained without regard for conscience or duty; exhibiting or characterized by unscrupulousness or irresponsibility.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Baillie (1599–1662), Church of Scotland minister and author. From un- + conscientious.

 
 
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