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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
an unconscionable number of errors for an important government report
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as in immoral
not guided by or showing a concern for what is right
a politician with an unconscionable disregard for the truth
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Recent Examples of unconscionable
Restarting down a similar path by repeating the mistake of reaching for a quarterback in the draft would be unconscionable.
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Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
What Trump is doing to its workers is unconscionable.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The lack of empathy, the lack of decorum — using profanity at a press conference — and to politicize a tragedy is really unconscionable.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Related article Civil rights, medical groups sue FDA over ‘almost unconscionable’ delay in ban on menthol tobacco products
Studies suggest that a ban would save lives and money.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconscionable
Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
What Trump is doing to its workers is unconscionable.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The lack of empathy, the lack of decorum — using profanity at a press conference — and to politicize a tragedy is really unconscionable.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Related article Civil rights, medical groups sue FDA over ‘almost unconscionable’ delay in ban on menthol tobacco products
Studies suggest that a ban would save lives and money.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconscionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscionable
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Meanwhile, excessive rainfall from the weekend storms has led to river and creek flooding in areas south and east of the Kansas City metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of what transpired between the two cast members, on or off screen, Aspen was unfairly portrayed as an immoral character.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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We are limited to enforcing the law, not policing immoral behavior.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Magic is a big part of it, but Evel Knievel-level showmanship and extreme endurance also figure into the equation.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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And these are both short and long-term outcomes, like extreme fatigue.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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There is the ruthless spymaster Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård) and his mysterious assistant Kleya (Elizabeth Dulau).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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O’Neil had shown a more ruthless streak in dealing with Lemina, stripping the midfielder of the captaincy after those embarrassing post-match scenes at West Ham.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals finds the whole idea of using pig organs unethical.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Controlled experiments on humans, particularly of this kind, are inherently unethical, therefore studies rely on surveys and reports.—
Danielle Sukenik,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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This gorgeous option has distressed floral medallions that look lived-in for vintage charm, all without a steep price point.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s steep tariffs on Canada, and threats to its sovereignty, dramatically transformed the race.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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Here are the four most extravagant moments of Kravitz's Paris home that took our breath away.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The fall/winter 2025 collection, the designer's first outing since his starry and extravagant Hamptons showcase just before New York Fashion Week's September kickoff, was an off-calendar show that packed just as much star power as its predecessor.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Unconscionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscionable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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