'Unconscionably' definitions:

Definition of 'Unconscionably'

From: 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. [1913 Webster]
  • His giantship is gone somewhat crestfallen, Stalking with less unconscionable strides. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Not guided by, or conformed to, conscience; that cannot be done in good conscience; as, unconscionable profits. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • Ungenerous as well as unconscionable practices. --South. [1913 Webster] -- {Un*con"scion*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Un*con"scion*a*bly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

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