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unconscionable
What does unconscionable mean?
unconscionable (adjective): greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use unconscionable in a sentence?
- Unconscionable spending. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce unconscionable?
/ənˈkɑnʃənəbəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does unconscionable come from?
From un- + conscionable.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of unconscionable?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “unconscionable” mean?
satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
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greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
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connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
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native to a land, especially before colonization
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Which word is closest in meaning to “unconscionable”?
regulatory
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legitimate
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exorbitant
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artificial
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