From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Unconscionable \Un*con"scion*a*ble\
([u^]n*k[o^]n"sh[u^]n*[.a]*b'l), a.
1. Not conscionable; exceeding the limits of any reasonable
claim or expectation; not conforming to reason;
unreasonable; inordinate; extravagant; as, an
unconscionable person or demand; unconscionable size.
[1913 Webster]
Which use of reason, most reasonless and
unconscionable, is the utmost that any tyrant ever
pretended. --Milton.
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His giantship is gone somewhat crestfallen,
Stalking with less unconscionable strides. --Milton.
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2. Not guided by, or conformed to, conscience; that cannot be
done in good conscience; as, unconscionable profits.
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Ungenerous as well as unconscionable practices.
--South.
[1913 Webster] -- {Un*con"scion*a*ble*ness}, n. --
{Un*con"scion*a*bly}, adv.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
unconscionable
adj 1: lacking a conscience; "a conscienceless villain"; "brash,
unprincipled, and conscienceless"; "an unconscionable
liar" [syn: {conscienceless}, {unconscionable}]
2: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant
rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on
entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable
spending" [syn: {exorbitant}, {extortionate}, {outrageous},
{steep}, {unconscionable}, {usurious}]
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