Unconscientious

Pronunciation: /ʌnˌkɑnˈʃiːnʃəs/

Definitions of unconscientious

adjective a term used to describe someone who lacks a sense of responsibility or ethics in their actions

Example Sentences

A1 She is unconscientious about completing her homework on time.

A2 The unconscientious employee often arrives late to work and leaves early.

B1 His unconscientious behavior led to mistakes in the project that could have been avoided.

B2 The manager's unconscientious attitude towards safety regulations put the entire team at risk.

C1 The unconscientious decision to cut corners in production resulted in a product recall.

C2 The CEO's unconscientious actions led to a major scandal that damaged the company's reputation.

Examples of unconscientious in a Sentence

formal The unconscientious behavior of the employee led to multiple errors in the project.

informal She's so unconscientious about meeting deadlines.

slang I can't stand working with someone so unconscientious.

figurative His unconscientious attitude towards his studies is like playing with fire.

Grammatical Forms of unconscientious

• past tense: unconscientioused
• plural: unconscientiouses
• comparative: more unconscientious
• superlative: most unconscientious
• present tense: unconscientious
• future tense: will be unconscientious
• perfect tense: have been unconscientious
• continuous tense: is being unconscientious
• singular: unconscientious
• positive degree: unconscientious
• infinitive: to be unconscientious
• gerund: being unconscientious
• participle: unconscientiousing

Origin and Evolution of unconscientious

First Known Use: 1835 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unconscientious' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'conscientious' meaning 'governed by or conforming to the dictates of conscience'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who did not act according to their conscience, 'unconscientious' has evolved to also encompass a lack of care or diligence in performing duties or tasks.