Unconscionableness
(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.
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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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