Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Un·con·scion·a·ble

   /ˌənˈkänSH(ə)nəbəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not right or reasonable: "the unconscionable conduct of his son" Similar unethicalamoralimmoralunprincipledindefensiblewrongunscrupulousunfairunderhanddishonorabledishonestcorruptdepravedinformal:shadyOpposite ethicalacceptable
   • ▪ unreasonably excessive: "shareholders have had to wait an unconscionable time for the facts to be established" Similar excessiveunwarranteduncalled forunreasonableunfairinordinatedisproportionateimmoderateextremeundueoutrageouspreposterousmonstrousinexcusableunnecessaryneedlessinformal:over the topOTTOpposite acceptablemoderatereasonable

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from un-1 ‘not’ + obsolete conscionable, from conscience (interpreted as a plural) + -able.

   Derivatives

   • 1. unconscionably adverb

   Scrabble Points: 20

   • U

     1

   • N

     1

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • S

     1

   • C

     3

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • A

     1

   • B

     3

   • L

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unconscionableUnconscionable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unconscionable

   • Cached

   Unconscionable means shockingly unfair or unjust, excessive, or not guided by conscience. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and legal usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. People also ask

   What does unconscionable mean in law?

   • In law, a contract with provisions that so obviously favor one party that no honest person would agree to it. An unconscionable bargain is unenforceable by a court and may result in the declaration of an invalid contract. Farlex Financial Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc.

   Unconscionable Bargain financial definition of ...

   financial-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Unconscionable Bargain

   See all results for this question

   What is a synonym for unconscionable?

   • unjust unconscionable is an adjective that means immoderate, excessive, extreme, inordinate, unprincipled, unreasonable, unscrupulous, wanton, wicked, underhand, or deceitful. It is a synonym for imimmoral, amoral, barbarous, conscienceless, criminal, dishonest, exorbitant, extravagant, preposterous, sneaky, too much, uncivilized, undue, unethical, unfair, ungodly, unholy, and unjust.

   UNJUST Synonyms: 28 Synonyms & Antonyms for UNJUST - Thesaurus.…

   www.thesaurus.com/browse/unjust/3

   See all results for this question

   What is unconscionable behaviour?

   • Unconscionable behaviour does not have a precise legal definition as it is a concept that has been developed case-by-case by courts over time. Behaviour may be unconscionable if it is particularly harsh, unreasonable or oppressive. It must be more than simply unfair. It must be against conscience as judged against the norms of society.

   Unconscionable behaviour | NT.GOV.AU - Northern Territory Government

   nt.gov.au/law/rights/unfair-business-and-sales-practices/unconscionable-behaviour

   See all results for this question

   What is an unconscionable contract?

   • This is partly because it isn't always used very seriously; so, for example, a critic is free to call a fat new book "an unconscionable waste of trees". In law, an unconscionable contract is one that, even though it was signed by both parties, is so ridiculous that a judge will just throw it out.

   Unconscionable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconscionable

   See all results for this question

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › unconscionableUNCONSCIONABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › unconscionable

   • Cached

   Unconscionable means morally unacceptable or unacceptably great in amount. Learn how to use this formal adjective with synonyms, related words and phrases, and examples from the Hansard archive.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unconscionableUnconscionable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unconscionable

   Something that is almost unimaginably unacceptable is unconscionable. Think of it as being something that no reasonable person would even think of doing or saying — something unbelievable, outrageous, and often horrible. The word unconscionable is related to the word conscience.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › unconscionableUNCONSCIONABLE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › unconscionable

   • Cached

   adjective. not guided by conscience; unscrupulous. not in accordance with what is just or reasonable: unconscionable behavior. excessive; extortionate: an unconscionable profit. Synonyms: unwarranted, inordinate, immoderate, extreme. unconscionable. / ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl / adjective. unscrupulous or unprincipled. an unconscionable liar.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › unconscionableUNCONSCIONABLE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › unconscionable

   • Cached

   To make people feel shame or guilt for being sick is unconscionable. This unconscionable policy will cause great suffering. mainly UK. unacceptably great in amount: After waiting for an unconscionable amount of time, we were told to come back later. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

8. Videos

   • 

     6:01

     youtube.com

     🔵 Unconscionable Unconscionably - Unconscionable Meaning - Unconscionably Examples - Formal English

     Oct 14, 2020

     3.1K Views

   • 

     1:22

     youtube.com

     Contract Law: Unconscionability | quimbee.com

     Sep 6, 2013

     7.4K Views

   • 

     2:44

     youtube.com

     Contracts Unconscionability

     Mar 18, 2021

     4.6K Views

   View all

9. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › unconscionableUNCONSCIONABLE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words ...

   www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › unconscionable

   • Cached

   Unconscionable means going beyond a normal or acceptable limit or not guided by or showing a concern for what is right. Find 91 similar and opposite words, example sentences, and related entries for unconscionable.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › unconscionableUnconscionable - definition of ... - The Free Dictionary

    www.thefreedictionary.com › unconscionable

    • Cached

    Unconscionable means lacking a conscience, unscrupulous, or excessive. Find the origin, usage, and examples of this adjective, as well as related words and translations.