Definitions for: Unconscionable


[adj] greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usorious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending"
[adj] lacking a conscience; "a conscienceless villain"; "brash, unprincipled, and conscienceless"; "an unconscionable liar"



Webster (1913) Definition: Un*con"scion*a*ble, a.
1. Not conscionable; not conforming to reason; unreasonable;
exceeding the limits of any reasonable claim or
expectation; inordinate; as, an unconscionable person or
demand; unconscionable size.

Which use of reason, most reasonless and
unconscionable, is the utmost that any tyrant ever
pretended. --Milton.

His giantship is gone somewhat crestfallen, Stalking
with less unconscionable strides. --Milton.

2. Not guided by, or conformed to, conscience. [Obs.]

Ungenerous as well as unconscionable practices.
--South.
-- Un*con"scion*a*ble*ness, n. -- Un*con"scion*a*bly,
adv.

Synonyms: conscienceless, exorbitant, extortionate, immoderate, outrageous, steep, unconscientious, usurious

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