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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
Our profession is about following the law, and in my mind, using a law specifically intended for people with disabilities to cheat is unconscionable.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2025
This pace defies common sense and is unconscionable.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
This should go down as another disgraceful star in the Constellation of Dirty Presidential Pardons, which features Barack Obama's pardon of Chelsea Manning, Bill Clinton's pardon of his half-brother Roger Clinton, and of course Joe Biden's unconscionable pardon of his son Hunter.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
After receiving widespread condemnation for the unconscionable posts, Lee quietly removed them, but has not apologized.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2025
This pace defies common sense and is unconscionable.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
This should go down as another disgraceful star in the Constellation of Dirty Presidential Pardons, which features Barack Obama's pardon of Chelsea Manning, Bill Clinton's pardon of his half-brother Roger Clinton, and of course Joe Biden's unconscionable pardon of his son Hunter.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
After receiving widespread condemnation for the unconscionable posts, Lee quietly removed them, but has not apologized.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscionable
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Whether your hair is naturally dry or parched from excessive color treatments and heat styling, brittle strands are a stubborn bummer.—
Annie Blackman,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The weather service predicts that parts of Maryland remain at risk for excessive rainfall and the potential for flash floods.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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Basically, how others will judge you for moving on, if you’ll be seen as incompetent or immoral for quitting.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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With his opaque history and sources of wealth, his super-powerful friends and his immoral appetites, Epstein became the perfect avatar for our at-home Hollywood heroism.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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This surge in extreme heat drives up energy demand and poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Alternatively, aligned carbon nanotube (CNT) technology offers long-term stability and reliable performance, even under extreme workloads, and continues to improve over time.—
Baratunde Cola,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The initial plan was to use the Indigenous Taino population to work the fields, but this population was quickly decimated by genocidal conquest, ruthless working conditions as well as novel diseases brought by the Europeans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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The role of Chris Partlow, Marlo Stanfield's top lieutenant and ruthless hitman, was the first screen credit for Gbenga Akinnagbe.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
29 July 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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The hire follows statements from Councilwoman Victoria Watlington accusing the city of unethical behavior, but the agreement did not refer to Watlington’s comments or provide an explanation for the services.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Shoppers were already feeling a bit of collective guilt about fast fashion, which is linked to unethical labor practices and has a huge environmental impact.—
Dax Dasilva,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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However, Trump has imposed steep new taxes on imports of Canadian steel, aluminum and autos, and Carney's team has focused on trying to get those eliminated or reduced.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Ready to ditch your flimsy flip-flops for good without the steep Birkenstock price tag?—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Breaking up the wearying journey, devotees gather for outbreaks of extravagant revelry – ground-shaking music and dancing fueled by devotion, ganja and alcohol, as befits in their eyes Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and renewal, to whom the festival is dedicated.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Trump and his allies have seized on the project as evidence of wasteful spending by alleging the Fed’s building revamp of including extravagant rooftop gardens, VIP elevators, and high-end dining rooms—claims Powell and the Fed have strongly denied.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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“Unconscionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscionable. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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