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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
Already, the fighting has ceased in Gaza which provides enormous relief to the people there who have been living in very difficult circumstances now for more than a year, not to mention the just unconscionable circumstances the hostages have found themselves in.
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ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021) An unconscionable 107 minutes long, The Boss Baby: Family Business is horrendous on just about every level.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Using military planes, which could hold tons of cargo, for exporting immigrants is unconscionable — the expense alone should make that untenable.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
His behavior would be unconscionable if Iris were an actual woman, but is a bit more ambiguous in a film where some people use droids for target practice.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021) An unconscionable 107 minutes long, The Boss Baby: Family Business is horrendous on just about every level.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
Using military planes, which could hold tons of cargo, for exporting immigrants is unconscionable — the expense alone should make that untenable.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
His behavior would be unconscionable if Iris were an actual woman, but is a bit more ambiguous in a film where some people use droids for target practice.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscionable
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Their sponsors said they were aimed at reducing excessive regulatory burdens and federal spending, and safeguarding Medicaid and Medicare.—
Gabriella Borter,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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In a federal complaint, the lawyer Kivel argued the state’s penalties violated his client’s Eighth Amendment rights against excessive punishment.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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Under Taliban rule, morality laws are strictly enforced, and activities considered immoral or against Islamic principles—such as pornography, adultery, or LGBTQ+ content—are harshly punished.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some view his proposal to take over Gaza as outlandish or immoral, and are no fans of Israel’s right-wing government.—
Katie Glueck,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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For Rico Nasty, extreme was the name of the game, with some needlepoint glam by way of her acupuncturist.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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The staff forecasts and tracks tornadoes, hurricanes, and extreme rainfall events, and is also responsible for predicting solar storms and protecting the fish, crabs, and other species that help feed the nation.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Yet in 2016-17, free from midweek continental trips, Conte’s side stormed to the title with 93 points, spearheaded by a ruthless Diego Costa.—
Conor O'Neill,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Rendezvous Views The Island has been infused with an abundance of Bars, and now every opportunist is out to hit the jackpot including the ruthless crime kingpin Fletcher Kane.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Your voice is insane.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
4 Apr. 2023
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The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.—
Michael Tomasky,
The New Republic,
31 Mar. 2023
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Children must not be held responsible for the actions of adults, and weaponising family associations to discredit a child’s testimony is both unethical and dangerous.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Bureau is tasked with protecting consumers from unethical business practices, and its responsible for reclaiming more than $20 billion on behalf of American families.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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At first glance, the price tags for premium domains can seem steep, with some reaching seven figures.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The trails to both falls have steep and rocky terrain that can be loose and slippery when wet.—
Krissy Waite,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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At the state banquet, Queen Letizia wore the extravagant diamond loop tiara.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Queen of the Castle – Takes viewers on a journey into the world of high-stakes luxury renovation as Canadian socialites Ann Kaplan Mulholland and her husband Stephen transform a thousand-year-old English castle into an extravagant retreat.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Unconscionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscionable. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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