Unconscionable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's decision to lay off thousands of workers while giving the CEO a massive bonus was unconscionable to the public.
- It was unconscionable that the landlord was charging triple the market rent for such a small apartment.
- The judge considered it unconscionable that the credit card company was charging an interest rate of over 30% on outstanding balances.
- The activist group accused the government of unconscionable waste and corruption in its handling of public funds.
- The athlete's unconscionable spending on luxury cars and private jets made headlines and sparked public outrage.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Lacking a conscience; "a conscienceless villain"; "brash, unprincipled, and conscienceless"; "an unconscionable liar".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The corporation's unconscionable actions led to the devastation of the small town's ecosystem and the displacement of its residents.
- His unconscionable treatment of his employees earned him a reputation as one of the worst bosses in the industry.
- The dictator's unconscionable human rights abuses sparked international outrage and calls for her resignation.
- The politician's unconscionable decision to prioritize campaign donors' interests over those of her constituents ultimately led to her downfall.
- The scam artist's unconscionable tactics took advantage of vulnerable seniors, leaving many without their life savings.