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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
And despite overwhelming odds and unconscionable cruelty, the locals surprise the world with their resilience and refusal to bow to injustice.
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The unconscionable treatment of maids in Alma’s era finds uncomfortable parallels in the 1980s, when Angelika is both appalled and intrigued by the leering looks of her uncle Uwe (Konstantin Lindhorst).
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The clear objective of this campaign was to make the unconscionable appear reasonable, and the reasonable appear laudable.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The long struggle for racial integration in our nation and city was born out of the unconscionable and deliberate segregation of black and white students in the South.
—Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The unconscionable treatment of maids in Alma’s era finds uncomfortable parallels in the 1980s, when Angelika is both appalled and intrigued by the leering looks of her uncle Uwe (Konstantin Lindhorst).
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The clear objective of this campaign was to make the unconscionable appear reasonable, and the reasonable appear laudable.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The long struggle for racial integration in our nation and city was born out of the unconscionable and deliberate segregation of black and white students in the South.
—Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconscionable
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While regular coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, excessive coffee intake may have the opposite effect.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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Google is using this method to help developers optimize their apps, as no one wants their service to cause excessive battery drain.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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More and more people are avoiding dating or befriending those with opposing political views, and growing numbers describe those on the other side as closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent.—
Justin Callais,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
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More and more people are avoiding dating or befriending those with opposing political views, and growing numbers describe those on the other side as closed-minded, dishonest, immoral and unintelligent.—
Justin Callais,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Despite extreme market volatility last year – especially in the spring of 2025 – the average 401(k) balance rose by 11% to $146,100, according to new data from Fidelity Investments, which analyzed nearly 25 million accounts.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hypersonic systems must endure extreme heat and stress.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lydia, naturally, has her own reasons for pairing Agnes and Daisy together, evolving from a ruthless zealot and disciplinarian in Handmaid’s Tale into a kind of double agent looking to overthrow Gilead from within the hallowed halls of power in Testaments, as the finale set her up to do.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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After enduring a tough patch in business, fate changes his course, turning him into El Serpiente, a ruthless political strategist.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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If he was convicted, a jury would then have to decide whether Abril was insane when the park shooting occurred.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Like, dude, the views from the top are insane.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2026
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This position is both unethical and a breakdown of the rule of law.—
Mark Pirie,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The solicitation of complaints by the board’s executive director, Michael Cavin, resulted in complaints of unethical conduct filed against Mejia and Smith by their employers.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
27 Feb. 2026
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Health officials warn that steep cuts to federal and state homeless services threaten to reverse the progress achieved over the last two years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The paths aren’t paved, and some of the tents, like ours, are up a relatively steep hill.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Noem has also been under fire for extravagant spending at the department, while placing restrictions on FEMA disaster relief funds.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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From quick grocery runs to soaking up sunshine on the beach, these popular slides prove that comfort and style don’t require an extravagant splurge.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Unconscionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconscionable. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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