Unconscionable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl/

Definitions of unconscionable

adjective excessive or unreasonable, especially in terms of price or conditions

Example Sentences

A1 It is unconscionable to steal from others.

A2 His behavior towards his employees was unconscionable.

B1 The company's decision to raise prices during a pandemic was unconscionable.

B2 The dictator's actions were deemed unconscionable by the international community.

C1 The lawyer argued that the contract was unconscionable due to its unfair terms.

C2 The judge ruled that the company's actions were unconscionable and ordered them to pay damages.

Examples of unconscionable in a Sentence

formal The company's unconscionable business practices led to a lawsuit.

informal It's unconscionable how much they charge for a cup of coffee.

slang That's just plain unconscionable, dude.

figurative Her betrayal was an unconscionable stab in the back.

Grammatical Forms of unconscionable

• past tense: unconscionabled
• plural: unconscionables
• comparative: more unconscionable
• superlative: most unconscionable
• present tense: unconscionable
• future tense: will be unconscionable
• perfect tense: has been unconscionable
• continuous tense: is being unconscionable
• singular: unconscionable
• positive degree: unconscionable
• infinitive: to be unconscionable
• gerund: unconscionably
• participle: unconscionable

Origin and Evolution of unconscionable

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unconscionable' originated from the Latin word 'conscionabilis' meaning 'reasonable' or 'just'. The prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that was not in accordance with conscience or morality, the word 'unconscionable' has evolved to also mean something that is excessive, unreasonable, or unjust.