English Dictionary: unconscionably | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Unconscionable \Un*con"scion*a*ble\, a. 1. Not conscionable; not conforming to reason; unreasonable; exceeding the limits of any reasonable claim or expectation; inordinate; as, an unconscionable person or demand; unconscionable size. Which use of reason, most reasonless and unconscionable, is the utmost that any tyrant ever pretended. --Milton. His giantship is gone somewhat crestfallen, Stalking with less unconscionable strides. --Milton. 2. Not guided by, or conformed to, conscience. [Obs.] Ungenerous as well as unconscionable practices. --South. -- {Un*con"scion*a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Un*con"scion*a*bly}, adv. |