Unconscionable
(adjective)
- Not guided by or conforming to the dictates of conscience; unethical or morally unacceptable.
- Not able to be justified or excused; excessive or exorbitant.
Origin:
From un- + conscience + able, first recorded in the late 16th century.
Examples:
- The company's actions were deemed unconscionable by the public.
- The contract had unconscionable terms that were not fair to the consumer.
- The behavior was unconscionable and needed to be addressed.
- The price was unconscionable and the customer refused to pay.
- The act was considered unconscionable and illegal.